KEATING SUMMIT — Constance L. “Connie” Galeotti, 86, a longtime resident of Keating Summit, passed away Saturday (Nov. 7, 2026) at Wheaton’s Personal Care Home in Westfield, after a long illness.

Born Monday, Sept. 30, 1940, in Ridgway, she was a daughter of Thomas and Irene Fullcomer Pitts. In Austin, she married Louis H. “Lou” Galeotti, who survives.

Connie attended Emporium High School. She owned and operated Connie and Lou’s Market in Keating Summit from 1963 until 1977.

She enjoyed fishing and camping.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband; a daughter, Melody A. (Duane) Heller of Denver, N.C.; a son, Thomas L. (Trish) Galeotti of Coudersport; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, William D. Pitts of Warren, Ohio.

In addition to her parents, Connie was predeceased by three sisters, infant Doris Irene Pitts, Barbara Ann Crawford and Alice McClimans; and two brothers, Donald Pitts and John Thomas Pitts.

In keeping with Connie’s wishes, there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Connie’s name may be made to an SPCA of the donor’s choice or to Teacher’s Pet Rescue, 19 Blackberry Lane, Coudersport, PA 16915.

Connie entrusted her care and cremation arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond memory of Connie, please visit virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.