Harold G. Connor Jr., 62, of Leola, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Harold G. Sr. and Catherine “Kitty” (Rudes) Connor.
He was a 1971 graduate of Garden Spot High School and a 1985 graduate of the paramedic training program at the Paramedic Institute at St. Jude Hospital.
He worked as a full-time paramedic for the Ephrata Community Hospital for 30 years. He also worked 40 years in EMS and 35 years as a truck driver. He was a truck and car show enthusiast and enjoyed showing his 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi Quad Cab. He was a life member of both the New Holland Ambulance Association and Garden Spot Fire Rescue.
Surviving is a daughter: Kathleena L. Connor of Leola; two sons: Michael G., married to Maria Connor, of Aurora, Ind.; and Mark C. Connor of Reinholds; eight grandchildren; a brother: Ronald Connor of Neffsville; and two sisters: Carol, married to H. Thomas Martin of North Fort Myers, Fla.; and Lorrie G., married to David E. Hillard of Blue Ball.
Preceding him in death is a sister: Linda S. Connor-Good; and a brother: Kevin Connor.
Services were held June 13 at Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland. Interment was in the Evangelical United Methodist Cemetery, New Holland.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the New Holland Ambulance Association, 101 E. Franklin St., New Holland, PA 17557 or to Garden Spot Fire Rescue, 339 E. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557.
To send the family online condolences visit groffeckenroth.com. Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland, had charge of the arrangements.
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