Samuel David O'Connor, PAHS Class of 2007

Samuel David O'Connor, 25, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Port Allegany, died Sunday (February 23, 2014) in Colorado Springs.

He was born Jan 19, 1989 in Jamestown, a son of David and Mary Boyer Johnson.

Mr. O'Connor was a 2007 graduate of Port Allegany High School. He attended Allegheny College and received his Bachelors’ Degree from Mansfield University in 2012 with a double major in both Sociology/Anthropology and History. He was one of 20 students nominated for the Outstanding Senior Award. His research on student study habits was completed and presented at the Pennsylvania Sociology Society meeting. Sam was an officer of Pi Gamma Mu, the science honor society, as well as other clubs and organizations on campus. He hoped to pursue a master’s degree in Medical Sociology or Public Health then work toward a career in addressing public policy in the area of healthcare.

Sam was on the Dean’s List and Presidents List of Distinguished Scholars. He played football at both schools he attended,

He is survived by his mother and step father Mary and James O’Connor of Port Allegany and his father and step mother David and Mary Johnson of Randolph, NY

Three sisters: Vanessa Johnson of Boulder, CO, Anna (Eric) Ezzolo of Erin, NY, and Erin (Michael) Hudak of Van Etton, NY

One brother: Elliott Johnson of Sahuarita, AZ

Two step brothers, Josh (Kate) Hoffman and Shawn Hoffman both of Erie, PA

Two step sisters, Charity (Todd) Kleitz of East Aurora, NY and Sunday Card of Port Allegany, PA.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 6-8PM in the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, 105 N Main St., Port Allegany. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 11:00am from the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc, with the Rev James Kazimer, Pastor of the First Church of God, Eldred, officiating.

Online condolence may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Port Allegany.