Michael D. O’Connell, 74, New Paris, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at home.

He was born Sept. 23, 1950. His wife, Jana (Wood) O’Connell, whom he married Dec. 30, 1978, survives.

He also is survived by two sons, Bruce Lee (Stephanie) O’Connell, Elkhart, and Shane Allen O’Connell, Bristol; a brother, Danny (Annette) O’Connell, Cutler; two grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements.