Odd Fellows of Connoquenessing Lodge 278 honored John Mahler, left, Dan Veith and James Hiles for their years of service. Also pictured is Shirley Whitlinger, district deputy grand master.

Members of Odd Fellows Connoquenessing Lodge 278 honored several members at their recent picnic in Alameda Park.

District Deputy Grand Master Shirley Whitlinger of Hampton Township, Allegheny County,presented service time pins to John Mahler of Butler for 75 years, Dan Veith of Butler for 30 years and Connoquenessing Lodge Noble Grand James Hiles of Karns City for 60 years.

Paul Schreckengost of Greensburg, formerly of Butler County, was unable to attend but was honored for 75 years of service.

The Connoquenessing Lodge was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in 1847.