Dale Lloyd McConnell
Dale Lloyd McConnell age 75 of Meadowlands Farm, Meadowlands passed away peacefully Wednesday January 2, 2019 in his home. He was born December 14, 1943 In Cameron Ohio, a son of the late Edwin and Vera Ault McConnell. Dale was a graduate of Woodfield High School and served with the United States Army as a sergeant SP4 in Germany and received a National Defense Service medal as an expert rifleman. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ who enjoyed hunting in the area and out West and especially his fishing trips to Canada. Dale lived in the Meadowlands area for over 40 years. He was a well-known horseman, trainer and driver of Standardbreds and was known as “Mr. Trot”. He held the Meadows Track Record with his all-time best trotter, Photo Maker. A quiet and kind man, Dale had countless friends.
Left behind to cherish his memory is a sister Sharon “Shay” Harris and her husband Dick of Nevada Missouri and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his parents are two brothers; Willard “Bid” McConnell and Wayne McConnell and a sister Darlene Warner.
At Dales request there will be no public visitation or services. Private interment will take place in the family cemetery space in Ohio. Arrangements have been entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc. Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner/supervisor Darla Tripoli LFD 304 West Pike Street Canonsburg 724-745-8120. To view or extend condolences please visit www.salandrafunerals.com.