M. Leota O'Connor

April 10, 1928 - February 18, 2020

M. Leota O'Connor, 91, formerly of Hughesville, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Muncy. Born April 10, 1928 in Hughesville, she was a daughter of the late Ralph C. and Hazel E. (Burkhart) Van Horn. Her husband of 38 years, James Leroy O'Connor, preceded her in death on October 13, 1983. Surviving are two daughters, Julia L. Foster and Jane L. Daye, both of Hughesville; a son, William L. (Candy) O'Connor of Hughesville; a brother, Chalmer C. Van Horn of Muncy; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Leota was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas L. O'Connor and Charles L. O'Connor; a daughter, Jennie L. O'Connor; and two brothers, Paul L. Van Horn, and Roland R. Van Horn. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, at McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, 557 E. Water Street, Hughesville, with Rev. Max L. Walters Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Webster Cemetery, Huntersville. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions to Mapleton Community Center, c/o Chalmer Van Horn, 642 Fogelman Rd., Muncy, PA 17756. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.