Joshua David O’Connor, 17, of New Hanover, passed away on December 29, 2020 at his residence.
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of David Joseph and Laura Christine (Marks) O’Connor.
Joshua was an accomplished Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 36. He was a junior at the Boyertown Area Senior High School, where he sang in the choir and was Sergeant-at-Arms for the school’s Technology Student Association. Joshua was also an avid space flight enthusiast who aspired to work for NASA.
As a member of St. Columbkill Church in Boyertown, Josh was an altar server and a volunteer for Vacation Bible School.
Surviving along with his parents is his sister Katelyn M. O’Connor; paternal grandfather Thomas E. O’Connor; maternal grandfather Thomas A. Marks; maternal grandmother Paula J. Marks; step-grandmother Deborah Marks; uncle Thomas A. O’Connor fiancée of Sheila Bohn; and aunts Rosemarie O’Connor and Kathleen O’Connor.
Joshua was predeceased by his paternal grandmother Jean M. O’Connor.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday January 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM at St. Columbkill Church, 200 Indian Spring Rd., Boyertown, PA 19512, with Fr. Martin Kern officiating. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:00-11:45 AM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joshua’s memory to Boy Scouts of America Valley Forge Council, 1485 Valley Forge Rd., Wayne, PA 19087 or to the Boyertown Area Multi-Service, 200 Spring St., Boyertown, PA 19512.
Joshua David O’Connor, 17
So sorry for your incomprehensible loss. I can’t imagine what you, Laura and Katelyn are going through. Our prayers for you all.
May God bless you all and look after you at this very difficult time.
Words can not express how sorry I am about your loss. He was such a WONDERFUL kid who had a BIG heart!! I can’t imagine your pain but please know I am praying for you and your family. My heart is so broken….
We are so very sorry for your loss. The love and pride he had for TSA was evident at all of the events we saw him participate in. Much love to the family.
Our most heart felt condolences for your loss. My parents John & Pat Marks and myself John M Marks III are praying for your family in this difficult time.
Dave, Laura and Katelyn,
We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words for what you are going through. Please know we are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. I will miss seeing Josh going for his walks. He excelled in everything he did including his presentations. He had a way with his audience. We are here if we can do anything at all.
So sorry to learn of your loss, Dave, Laura, and Katelyn – I am wishing your heart some ease during your time of mourning. Much love to you.
Dave, Laura, Katelyn, Tom and Deborah, We are so very sorry to hear of your great loss. Our hearts are breaking for you and we will be praying for all of you that God will ease your pain and help you through this very difficult time. With love, Pat & Steve Sauer