Austin J. Riddell, 19, of Connoquenessing passed away at his home on Friday.

Born in Butler on Feb. 3, 1993, he was the son of Tracy Karnes Riddell of Butler and the late Bernard Riddell.

He attended Butler High School where he had played football. He was also a former Connoquenessing Junior Volunteer Fireman.

He is survived by his mother, Tracy; his maternal grandparents, Larry and Mary Jane Karnes of Connoquenessing; his paternal grandmother, Kathryn Riddell of West Sunbury; and his sister and brother, Shelby and Patrick Stevens of Butler.

RIDDELL — Friends and relatives of Austin J. Riddell, who passed away Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, will be received at the Connoquenessing Methodist Church, Main St., Connoquenessing, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Services will follow with the Rev. Kurt Knobel officiating.A. Carl Kinsey-Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.If desired, donations may be made to the memorial fund to help with Austin's funeral expenses at NexTier Bank.Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.