Constance A. “Connie” Metrovich, 86, a guest at McKinley Health Center, Brookville, PA formerly of Olean, NY passed away peacefully at Penn Highlands Hospital, Brookville on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

She was born on March 3rd 1933 in Emporium PA, the daughter of Peter Metrovich and Twila Shanley Metrovich.

Connie was a 1951 graduate of Salamanca High School in NY. She worked at Kinter’s Department Store in Olean, NY and also at St. Francis Hospital in Olean, NY to help pay her for schooling. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1975 at the State University of New York College at Fredonia. She also attended Bonaventure University in Olean, NY.

After 24 years she retired as a first grade school teacher from the Hinsdale Elementary School in Hinsdale, NY. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Olean, NY, and a member of the New York Teachers Association.

Connie was a woman who was fun loving and enjoyed life. She loved to travel to see and visit with her relatives, her friends, and their families. After retiring she moved to Lake Chautauqua, NY.

She is survived by her cousins Janice Sain of Brookville, PA, Fran Kirkland of Hallton, PA and their families, and was preceded in death by her parents.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Peterson Funeral Home, 153 Jefferson St. Brookville, PA with a service to follow at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Dennis Johnson presiding.

Internment will take place in the Thayer Memorial Cemetery in Ridgway, PA

Memorial donations in Connie’s memory may be made to the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Peterson Funeral Home in Brookville, PA.