New Springfield – A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 6, at 4:00 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in New Middletown for Edward E. Conner, 65, who died peacefully Thursday morning, March 30, surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born July 25, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of Earl and Mariam Adams Conner.

He was a graduate of Springfield Local High School Class of 1969 and served in the Army National Guard.  He was the cofounder of Conner Asphalt Inc. with his son, whom he worked next to everyday for the last 19 years. Ed was a member of East Palestine #417 Masonic Temple and a member of Al Koran and the Youngstown Shrine Club. He was also a member of Local 66. He truly enjoyed working around the family farm and frequent trips down to Mountaineer.

Ed leaves a son Edward M. (Ann Marie) Conner of New Springfield, a daughter Carrie (Michael) Paparodis of Poland, one brother Michael (Sue) Conner of Gavers, Ohio,  and a sister Mariam (Howard) Lowinger of Minnesota, four grandchildren Corey, Hannah, Matthew and Emily, and the love of his life, best friend and fiancée, Karen Malone of New Springfield.

Friends may call on Thursday, April 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in New Middletown.

Arrangements handled by Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that material tributes in Ed's name be made to Hospice of the Valley at 5190 Market Street in Boardman, OH, 44512.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent at www.ClementeFuneralHomes.com.