Nelson Lee Connell, II, 36, of Lancaster, passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 15, 2012. He was member of Lancaster United Brethren Church. He is survived by his mother Valerie J. White; step father Michael J. (Cindy) Rutherford; father Nelson(Marie) Connell Sr.; daughter, Sara Ann Connell; sisters, Lisa Marie Van Allen and Krystie (Nick) Rutherford-Driscoll; uncles, Danny (Julie) Bentz Jr., William Bentz and Joseph "Butch" Bentz; aunt, Jacqueline Keister and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Daniel J. and Betty J. Bentz Sr. and a nephew Christopher Meadows. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday at the TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME in Amanda with Pastor Greg Voit officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery in Circleville. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family would like contributions be made to the Taylor Funeral Home to assist with expenses.