Lyle “Pork” Connacher, Jr., 64, of Warren, PA. died Thursday,
July 30, 2015 at 6:00 PM at Warren General Hospital after a
courageous battle with cancer.
He was born December 8, 1950 in Dubois, PA. He was the son of
Lyle H. and Rhonda Zimmerman Connacher, Sr.
Pork was a Warren area resident since 2000, moving here from
Brockway, PA. He was a 1969 graduate of Ridgway Area High
School and was employed with Cristini Auto Wrecking as a truck
driver for 20 years and with Blair Corporation as a vending
machine operator. Pork was a member of Irvine Presbyterian
Church where he was a church greeter and deacon. He was an
active member with Chief Cornplanter Council for Boy Scouts of
America where he was a unit commissioner, and was awarded
the District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver. He was an avid
hunter, fisherman, Nascar fan and active with Boy Scout of
America Troop 22.
He is survived by his 3 Daughters – Hope Boleen and husband,
Roger, Carrie Connacher all of Brockway, PA., Melissa
Connacher-Alsbaugh and husband, Charles of DuBois, PA., 2
Brothers – Robert “Bob” Connacher and wife, Carol of Ridgway,
PA., Francis Connacher and wife, Barb of Brockway, PA., 1 Sister
– Molly Ann Connacher and her companion, Don of Ridgway,
PA., Longtime friends – David and Barbara Mourer, Jr., of
Youngsville, PA., 3 Grandchildren – Ryan, Ariana, Haley, 4 Step
grandchildren – JoseLynn, Gage, Robert James and Sabryna,
several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by 2 grandchildren – Nicole and Brian David,
5 Siblings – Margaret Paulhala, Franklin, Leonard, Helen and
John Connacher.
Friends may call at the Irvine Presbyterian Church Outdoor
Worship area on Sunday, August 2, 2015 from 2 to 4 P.M.
Members of the Boy Scouts will conduct their Scout Vespers
Service at 3:45 P.M., followed by a funeral service at 4:00 P.M. by
Rev. Dennis Ledebur, Pastor, officiating.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Boy Scouts
of America, Chief Cornplanter Council, 316 Fourth Avenue,
Warren, PA. 16365 or Irvine Presbyterian Church, P.O Box 124
Irvine, PA. 16329, Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue,
Warren, PA. 16365 or Warren General Hospital Cancer Center, 2
Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be
sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with
funeral arrangements.
My sincerest sympathy To Lyle’s family. It seems not so long ago we were laughing with Pork in school…he kept things going!!! Rest in peace old friend. Jack….RHS 69
My deepest sympathy to the family. May choirs of angels sing him to his final rest.
Ernie, Class of 69
My sympathy to Francis, Bob, & Molly Ann and the rest of the family for the loss of Porky. May God give you all peace beyond all understanding and surround you with the warmth of His love during this difficult time.
God Bless, Gail
Porky and I grew up in Brockport and attended grade school and high school together. We also attended Brockport Methodist Church and had a lot of memories with the youth group there. A great guy that will certainly be missed. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.