We are saddened at the loss of a friend and mentor to many of us in the Eastern Lancaster County Fire & EMS community.

Harold Connor lost his brave and hard fought fight to Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease, early Tuesday, June 10th.

Over the span of his career, Harold served as a volunteer Firefighter/Paramedic with the Liberty Fire Company of New Holland (now Garden Spot Fire Rescue), as a volunteer Paramedic with the New Holland Ambulance Association, and as a career Paramedic with Warwick Community Ambulance and Ephrata Community Hospital (now Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital).

The Officers and Members of the Salisbury Township Fire Company #1 extend our heartfelt condolences to Harold's family and friends in this time of sorrow.

Harold's Obituary:
"Harold G. Connor, Jr., 62, of Leola, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Dayton, OH, he was the son of the late Harold G., Sr. and Catherine “Kitty” (Rudes) Connor.

He was a 1971 graduate of Garden Spot High School and a 1985 graduate of the Paramedic Training program at the Paramedic Institute at St. Jude Hospital.

He worked as a full time paramedic for the Ephrata Community Hospital for 30 years. He also worked 40 years in EMS and 35 years as a truck driver.

He was a truck and car show enthusiast and enjoyed showing his 2004 Dodge Ram Hemi Quad Cab. He was a life member of both the New Holland Ambulance Association and Garden Spot Fire Rescue.

Surviving is a daughter, Kathleena L. Connor of Leola; two sons, Michael G., married to Maria Connor of Aurora, IN, and Mark C. Connor of Reinholds; 8 grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Connor of Neffsville; and two sisters, Carol, married to H. Thomas Martin of N. Fort Myers, FL; and Lorrie G., married to David E. Hillard of Blue Ball.

Preceding him in death is a sister, Linda S. Connor-Good; and a brother, Kevin Connor.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 13 at 10 AM at the Groff-High Funeral Home, 145 W. Main St., New Holland. Interment will be in the Evangelical United Methodist Cemetery, New Holland. Viewing will be held on Friday from 6-8 pm and on Saturday from 9-10 am at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the New Holland Ambulance Assoc., 101 E. Franklin St., New Holland, PA 17557 or to Garden Spot Fire Rescue, 339 E. Main St., New Holland, PA 17557. To send the family online condolences visit us at www.groffeckenroth.com."