Edward E. McConnell, 40, of Evans City passed away Monday with his family by his side.

He was the beloved son of Edward and Mary Ann; cherished father of Sarah and Kaitlyn; stepfather of Ryan and Amanda Drushel; dear brother of Archie, Kevin, Kelly Myers and Christine; loving companion of Kendra Whiting; treasured uncle and friend of many.

“The winner ain’t the one with the fastest car, it’s the one that refuses to lose.”

MCCONNELL — Visitations for Edward E. McConnell, who passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, will be private.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Ball funeral Chapel, 600 Dunster St., Pittsburgh.