Charles P. (Barney) McConnell, Jr., 98, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at Linden Village surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 68 years the former Janna Marie DiNunzio.

Born in Lebanon, PA on October 27, 1926, Charlie was a son of the late Charles and Mary Alice (Wise) McConnell. He was a 1944 graduate of Lebanon Catholic High School and a member of St. Mary's Church. He started his career at the Lebanon Post Office as a temporary substitute letter carrier and later transferred to full time distribution and retail sales clerk. In his 42-plus year post office career, in addition to clerk he held the positions of Foreman of Mails, Assistant Superintendent of Mails, Superintendent of Mails, and Acting Assistant Postmaster. He retired in 1988 as Superintendent of Postal Operations at the Lebanon Post Office.  Upon his retirement from the post office he worked as a Tip Staff at the Lebanon County Courthouse.

Charlie was an active member of the Lebanon Union Fire Company and previously held the title of Assistant Secretary. He was a 30-year member of the Board of Directors and President for 3 years at The Lebanon County Workshop now Quest.

Charlie along with Janna were active supporters and encouraged at their sons'   school and athletic activities, frequently serving on committees and fundraisers. When the grandchildren came along, they shared their love of the theater, history, and nature, along with frequent trips to Amusement Parks. They could always be found in the bleachers at their grandsons' sports events.

Charlie is survived by two children, Richard McConnell, husband of Shirley and Patrick McConnell, husband of Diane; six grandchildren, Amber, Daniel, Kaity, Spencer, Nick, and Kyle; ten great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was the last of his immediate family.

In addition to his wife, Charlie was preceded in death by three sons, Nicholas, Michael, and Kevin McConnell; two grandsons Dustin and Ryan, great grandson Sean, two brothers, Joseph and James McConnell; and four sisters, Mary Alice Lehman, Helen Zechman, Frances Lux, and Betty Haag.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 12, 2025 at St. Mary's Church, 2 N 8th St, Lebanon, PA 17042. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie's name may be made to Quest, Inc, 704 Metro Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with the arrangements. Please share your memories with the family at our online guest book at thompsonfuneralhomelebanon.com