Penwell Funeral Home

Penwell Funeral Home Daily, we focus on the belief that care for our deceased, their families, and our community is a lifestyle we have dedicate our careers to.

May we always strive to serve all aspects of life and provide meaningful care.

Justin was an avid collector of a variety of items throughout his life- antique toys, radios, swords, model trains, and ...
11/28/2025

Justin was an avid collector of a variety of items throughout his life- antique toys, radios, swords, model trains, and arrowheads, to name a few. He also enjoyed outdoor activities, especially hiking and fishing. For Justin's complete obituary, click the provided link.

Justin Isaiah Dylan Smith, age 44, of Shelby, died Thursday afternoon, November 27, 2025 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital’s Emergency Department. Although Justin’s death was unexpected, it follows an extended illness. Justin was born March 5, 1981 in Shelby and attended Shelby City Schools. He was ...

Woodworking was one of Glenn’s greatest joys. He took pride in building the home where he and Bonnie raised their family...
11/28/2025

Woodworking was one of Glenn’s greatest joys. He took pride in building the home where he and Bonnie raised their family and generously shared his skills by helping many family members and friends build kitchen cabinets, furniture, and anything else he could imagine. For Glenn's complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Glenn D. Swanger, age 95, of Shelby, died early Friday morning, November 28, 2025 at the home he proudly built. Glenn was born at the family home in Tiro on January 23, 1930, the son of the late William K. and Grace E. (Gutshall) Swanger. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1948. On October 8, 1...

A true Shelby Whippet football fanatic, he was honored at the game on Friday, September 26, 2003, for fifty consecutive ...
11/24/2025

A true Shelby Whippet football fanatic, he was honored at the game on Friday, September 26, 2003, for fifty consecutive years of never missing a matchup. For the first time, he watched the game from the press box and was presented with the game ball. He would be so proud to know that he went out on a winning, undefeated season, and he would certainly be shouting, “Go Whippets!”

For Larry's complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Lawrence Wilson “Larry” Ball, age 85, of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Crestline Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Crestline, Ohio. Larry was born April 17, 1940 in Hiram, OH, the son of the late George and Pauline (Smith) Ball, he had been a lifelong Shelby resident mov...

A longtime member of Tiro Northern United Baptist Church, Ann served faithfully as a Sunday School leader and led the Ch...
11/19/2025

A longtime member of Tiro Northern United Baptist Church, Ann served faithfully as a Sunday School leader and led the Children’s Church program for many years. She was also a dedicated Girl Scout leader for over 15 years, where she loved working with the girls—many of whom affectionately knew her as “Grandma.” Ann enjoyed crafting of various kinds and treasured the simple joy of meeting up with her friends at McDonald’s and Wendy’s for regular gatherings filled with conversation and laughter.

For Ann's complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Anna Marie “Ann” (Howerton) Gayheart, age 86, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her home. Her death follows a multi-year battle with Parkinson’s disease and a more recent diagnosis of heart disease. Born April 3, 1939, in Newfoundland, Elliott County, Kentuc...

Susan was a woman whose life was stitched together with love, generosity, and devotion to the people around her. A gifte...
11/16/2025

Susan was a woman whose life was stitched together with love, generosity, and devotion to the people around her. A gifted quilter, she poured her heart into every piece she created. Over the years, she made over one thousand quilts for family, friends, and Shelby Helpline Ministries - each one a warm reminder of her kindness and her desire to comfort others. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Susan Louise Po***ck, age 77, longtime Shelby resident, died Saturday morning, November 15, 2025 at JAG Healthcare Mansfield following an extended illness. Susan was born December 24, 1947 in Shelby, Ohio to the late Willard and Mary Jane (Roberts) Po***ck. A lifelong Shelby resident until her illne...

Lois loved shopping and could never resist a good trip—whether it was a drive to Florence, Kentucky, an auction, or a fl...
11/12/2025

Lois loved shopping and could never resist a good trip—whether it was a drive to Florence, Kentucky, an auction, or a flea market. She especially enjoyed hunting for treasures that sparkled, as she had an enduring love for all things shiny, particularly jewelry. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Lois Elaine Osborne, age 73, a longtime Galion resident, died Tuesday night, November 11, 2025 at her home in Columbus surrounded by family. Her death follows a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born October 24, 1952 in Mt. Gilead, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Bernadine (Geren)...

Mike was an avid fisherman and arrowhead hunter, always ready for the next great find or peaceful day by the water. Alas...
11/09/2025

Mike was an avid fisherman and arrowhead hunter, always ready for the next great find or peaceful day by the water. Alaska held a special place in his heart, and he made countless trips north to experience its rugged beauty. Back home, few things made him smile more than time behind the wheel of his Corvette—his pride and joy. For his complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Michael J. “Mike” Brocwell, age 81, of Shelby, died Saturday afternoon, November 8, 2025 at Mill Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Galion. Born on May 16, 1944, in Shelby, Mike was the son of the late Walter Stanley and Ruthe M. (Schrantz) Brocwell. A 1962 graduate of Shelby High School, Mike ...

Denise's love for her family and friends was felt deeply. She loved being a wife, mom, sister, aunt, great aunt, a great...
11/03/2025

Denise's love for her family and friends was felt deeply. She loved being a wife, mom, sister, aunt, great aunt, a great-great aunt, and later a grandma. She spoiled everyone, was always a shoulder to lean on, and knew how to have a great laugh. To view her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Denise Ellen Swanger, age 66, of Crestline, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, November 2, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Denise was born on September 25, 1959 in Crestline, Ohio to James and Ava (Templeman) Poole. Denise graduated from Crestline High School in 19...

A huge fan of Shelby Whippet Football, Denny could be found in the end zone of the stadium, keeping a watchful eye on th...
10/30/2025

A huge fan of Shelby Whippet Football, Denny could be found in the end zone of the stadium, keeping a watchful eye on the game while talking to those around him. An avid Cleveland Browns fan, Denny rooted on the Brownies on countless times in person and consistently on TV. To view his complete obituary, click the provided link.

Dennis Lee “Denny” Markwell, age 80, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at the Crestwood Care Center. Denny passed just hours shy of his 81st birthday. Denny was born October 29, 1944 in Shelby to the late Clyde and Virginia (Hall) Markwell. He spent his entire career at the...

As a young man, Harold had hobbies which turned into passions- sail boating and photography. He and a friend built a sai...
10/29/2025

As a young man, Harold had hobbies which turned into passions- sail boating and photography. He and a friend built a sailboat and Harold’s hobby morphed into sailboat racing. All this being paired with his eye for photography in an era where results were not instant but rather sought after and thoughtful. To view his complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Robert Harold Hogsette, age 97, died Tuesday afternoon, October 28, 2025 at Lexington Court Care Center with family at his side. Harold was born December 6, 1927 in Miami, Florida, the son of the late George Bivens and Maude Mabel (Adkins) Hogsette. After graduating from Miami High School, Harold en...

As a homemaker, Carol raised her two children and tended to their home while certainly helping with operations on their ...
10/22/2025

As a homemaker, Carol raised her two children and tended to their home while certainly helping with operations on their family farm. Her granddaughters were her pride and joy, and she supported them in all their endeavors. For Carol's complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Carol I. (Phenicie) Mollencopf, age 83, of Tiro, died early Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025 at The Willows at Willard with her family at her side. Carol was born December 21, 1941 in Attica, the daughter of the late George W. and Mabel (Burky) Phenicie. She graduated from New Washington High Sch...

Above all things, Bobbie's love for her entire family- her husband, children, and grandchildren- remained at the top of ...
10/21/2025

Above all things, Bobbie's love for her entire family- her husband, children, and grandchildren- remained at the top of her priority list. She retired only to take up a full-time job of watching her grandchildren- a job she truly loved. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Janis Roberta “Bobbie” Payne, age 84, of Shelby, died Monday afternoon, October 20, 2025 at Millcreek Nursing and Rehab in Galion. Her death follows complications of a stroke. Bobbie was born August 13, 1941 in Shelby, she was the daughter of the late Robert Paul and Lola Irene (Sims) Graham. A ...

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