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M. Leota O’Connor

M. Leota O’Connor, 91, formerly of Hughesville, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Muncy.

Born April 10, 1928 in Hughesville, she was a daughter of the late Ralph C. and Hazel E. (Burkhart) Van Horn. Her husband of 38 years, James Leroy O’Connor, preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1983.

Surviving are two daughters, Julia L. Foster, and Jane L. Daye, both of Hughesville; a son, William L. (Candy) O’Connor, of Hughesville; a brother, Chalmer C. Van Horn, of Muncy; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, Leota was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas L. O’Connor, and Charles L. O’Connor; a daughter, Jennie L. O’Connor; and two brothers, Paul L. Van Horn, and Roland R. Van Horn.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water St., Hughesville, with Rev. Max L. Walters Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Webster Cemetery, Huntersville. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions to Mapleton Community Center, c/o Chalmer Van Horn, 642 Fogelman Road, Muncy, PA 17756.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.