Age 78, of Lawrenceville, on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Beloved wife of 56 years of James F. McConnell; loving mother of James P. (Andrea) McConnell and Michael F. (Kelli) McConnell; devoted grandmother of Nicholas McConnell, Zachary McConnell,  Aidan McConnell, Taylor McConnell, Brady McConnell and Jocelyn McConnell; sister of Martin (Loretta) Shelly and the late Lois (Anthony) Pagano; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary Jo was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her former church, St. Kieran, and present church, St. Raphael. Mary Jo worked at Oakland Catholic High School.

Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 1-7 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Jude Parish, St. Raphael Church on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.