John Connolly, 51, of Youngstown passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. He was born in Gettysburg on September 7, 1973, to Mary (Mariacher) and the late William Connolly Sr. John graduated from Butler High School. John was a football coach for the King Dolphins and in his free time he enjoyed gaming and watching animated shows with his kids. He also was a tissue donor that could save hundreds of lives. John was the beloved partner of Angee Leasure; father of John “lil John”, Sean, Camryn and Cole Connolly, Deborah Sue (Jacob) Monday and Chayse Leasure; grandfather of Colton Connolly and Abigail Monday; he is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Along with his father, John was preceded in death by his sister, Tracie Connolly and brother, William Connolly Jr. All services were held privately through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.