Connellsville, PA(September 25,2025) — cfsbank proudly broke ground on its new Connellsville branch, located at 400 W Crawford Avenue. Despite the rainy weather, community members, local officials, and project partners came out in support of this exciting milestone, demonstrating the strong ties between cfsbank and the Connellsville community.
From Left to Right: Eric W. Smith, Eric W. Smith, Senior Project Manager for Citadel and John Gill, President and CEO of cfsbank
cfsbank has been serving Connellsville since 1977, and this new location represents the bank’s continued commitment to investing in the future of the community. The new branch will offer enhanced services and a modern banking experience while maintaining the personalized care that customers have come to expect.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us this morning, rain or shine,” said John Gill, President and CEO of cfsbank. “This groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new chapter for cfsbank in Connellsville, and we’re excited to continue growing alongside this vibrant community.”
From Left to Right: Eric W. Smith, Eric W. Smith, Senior Project Manager for Citadel and John Gill, President and CEO of cfsbank
The project is being led by Citadel Construction Group, whose team was also present at the ceremony. “Citadel Construction Group is proud to be partnering with cfsbank on this new branch. We look forward to working with cfsbank and the City of Connellsville to bring this project across the finish line,” commented Eric W. Smith, Senior Project Manager for Citadel Construction Group.
Construction is expected to begin immediately, with updates to follow as the project progresses.