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Father Glenn T. Conner

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Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 26 to Aug. 28, 2005.

CONNER
FATHER GLENN T.
Age 86, formerly of Homewood, on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005; beloved brother of Mary Jane (Joseph) Zyra, Joseph (Mary Elizabeth) Conner, John (Jane) Conner, Gilbert (Clara) Conner and the late Katherine Eastley, Louise Kirk and Robert E. Conner; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and parishioners. Father Glenn was a priest in the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese for over 55 years with his last assignment being pastor and founder of The Church of the Ascension, Ingram. Father was a highly decorated WWII Veteran with the US Army Air Force and will be buried with Full Military Honors. He was a member of the American Legion Frank R. Kirk, Post #145 and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 875. Friends will be received on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the SCHEPNER-MCDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 165 Noble Ave., Crafton and Sunday from 3-7 pm in the Church of the Ascension where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Church of the Ascension, 114 Berry St., Pgh., PA 15205.
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August 30, 2005

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August 29, 2005

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Russell Backes

August 30, 2005

May God bless Fr. Conner. I went to Ascension Parish as a young man and I remember him telling everyone not to lose their blessings from attending Mass in the parking lot leaving church! Thanks for the wondeful sense of humor!

Gary P. Graboeski

August 30, 2005

Fr. Conner was a great friend to myself and the Ascension Choir, always supportative and encouraging. The music program at Ascension was greatly enriched through his twenty-two years as our Shepherd. He will be missed but fondly remembered by all. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Dan Horley

August 29, 2005

I got to know Fr. Connor through the Duquesne Alumni, and of course from Ascension Church. Mr father,

Ed Horley worked closely with him for many years in remodeling the street car barn into the beautiful church that is there today. I drove by it last July and it still is a good looking Church. My thought and prayers go to the family.

Kenneth Oldenski

August 29, 2005

My deepest sympathy upon your loss. You and your loved one will be remembered by me at my celebration of Mass. Sincerely yours, Father Kenneth E. Oldenski, St. Richard Church, Gibsonia, PA

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The Conner Family

August 28, 2005

Thank you to everyone for your kind words about Father Glenn. He was indeed a wonderful man and we are very blessed to call him brother and uncle.

Joseph Bartley

August 28, 2005

To the Family of Father Glenn Conner.

Sorry to hear of Father Glenn’s passing. So many memories; your parents, Holy Rosary Softball, reunions, First Mass, Reception in your home, on and on. We are proud we knew him and God will be proud to have him.

Take Care

ANN & JOE BARTLEY

Lawrence W Emark

August 27, 2005

The Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Olives Council #3907 Wexford PA wish to express our deepest sympathy to Father Conner and Family. We had a picnic lunch and lively discussion with Father and his fellow Retired Priests this past Tuesday (8/23) via our council parish Round Table Program. Father really enjoyed taking in our discussion and eat his whole lunch. Father Conner and his fellow retired priest remain in our prayers.

Jim Majernik

August 26, 2005

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time. I remember all the times you talked of Father Glenn

Mary & Richard Costantino

August 26, 2005

We will miss the man that meant so much to us. Has has guided us since I can remember when: my first communion, through youth group and other experiences and our daughter's baptism and communion. We do not believe that we would be the happy family we are today without the influence of Fr. Conner. Our prayers are with his family and all of those who will miss him.

Marian Shober

August 26, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Conner family. I knew Fr. Conner even before Ascension, when he was an assistant priest at St. Phillip's in Crafton. Then the Church of the Ascension was formed and I with my husband and children were so fortunate to have our Dear Father Conner as our pastor and friend. When my mom died in 1986 it was very comforting to me that he was the officiating priest. He was truly a priestly priest and how we loved him. Father will never be forgotten by those who had the good fortune to have belonged to Church of the Ascension. While he was pastor, he always walked through the church on choir practice night to say hello to the organist and choir members (I was one of them). I'm sure that God has a Special place for him in heaven.....he was such a good man.

Sincerely,

Elaine Hatala

August 26, 2005

The Former Prisoner of War Program staff members wish to express our deepest sympathy

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