Evelyn Connell

Evelyn Connell, 80, of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at her residence after a brief illness. Evelyn was born on March 9, 1936 in Shiloh, OH to the late Harvey C. Heichel and Isabelle M. (Davis) Varner.

Evelyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was always willing to help others and never came in contact with a stranger. Evelyn was a member of First Wesleyan Church. She was formerly employed at H & H Machinery. In her spare time, she enjoyed embroidery, crossword puzzles, bingo and sitting on her swing watching the wildlife.

Evelyn is survived by her husband, Joseph L. Connell to whom she was married twenty one years; two sons, Edward (Wendy) Shambaugh of Mansfield, David (Anne) Shambaugh of Crestline; one daughter, Eva E. (Mike Shrader) Shambaugh of Mansfield; two step children, Craig (Sue) Connell and Cheryl (Roger) Lewis both of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Kristen and Katie Shambaugh of Mansfield, Danny Shambaugh of Crestline and Scott Shrader of Mansfield; two sisters, Eva Mae Lawson and Joan (Dan) Burgess; and two special nieces who were her caregivers, Mary and Beth Shambaugh.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Edward Shambaugh Sr.; three brothers, Harvey C Heichel Jr., Richard E. "Dick" Heichel, Paul D. Shade; two sisters, Eileen Heichel and Janis Shambaugh; a grandson, David M. "DJ" Shambaugh Jr.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St. A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Keith Carlisle on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest following in Mansfield Cemetery.