Jacqueline “Jacki” Connolly (née Kersul, formerly Howley), 77, of Munhall, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd Connolly. She was the daughter of the late Irene (née Dudas) and Frederick Vaslowski, and Emil Kersul. She was the sister of Theodore Vaslowski, Valerie Yednak and the late Frederick Vaslowski. She was the sister-in-law of Gary (Lorraine) Connolly, Lisa (Douglas) Long, and Jill (Conrad) Galvan. She was the beloved mother to William (Laura) Howley IV; grandmother to Brianna (Joseph) Stanick, Marisa (Matthew) Ross and William (Alyssa) Howley V; great-grandmother to Joey, Haylie, Kaylin, Mia, Maura and Clare Jacqueline; and special mother-figure to Jamie Schubert-Reitz. She is survived by many close aunts, cousins and lifelong friends.
Her son, grandchildren, and beloved dog, Charlie, were her whole world. Jacki retired from her career at the Community College of Allegheny County where she worked for over 40 years. She adored spending time with her “immediate family” and was integral in all their endeavors. She loved watching Netflix with a glass of wine, going shopping with her great-grandchildren, and going on movie and lunch dates with her childhood friends. Jacki was special to everyone who knew her. She was a devoted Christian, who radiated warmth and kindness. She is deeply missed.
Family and friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 PM on Thursday, May 13, and Friday, May 14, at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, PA 15120. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 15, 10 AM, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to the MPS Society (mpssociety.org/give) or the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation (givetochildrens.org/donate). Condolences may be left at www.swgfuneralhome.com.
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