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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.

03/11/2026

Hooty was well known in the community as a bartender at Phil’s Place, where he made many friends and was known by many patrons over the years. He was also a talented pool player and loved spending time shooting pool with friends. For Hooty's complete obituary and service information, click the link below.

Clayton C. Rogers, best known as “Hooty”, age 65, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, at Crestwood Care Center. Hooty was ...

03/10/2026

Ellis M. Zimmerman, age 49 years, 2 months, and 9 days, died Monday morning, March 9, 2026 at his home in Shiloh. His death follows a 14-month battle with Lymphoma. For Ellis' complete obituary and service information, click the link below.

Ellis M. Zimmerman, age 49 years, 2 months, and 9 days, died Monday morning, March 9, 2026 at his home in Shiloh. His death follows a 14-month battle with L ...

03/04/2026

Nick took great pride in being an officer with the Sons of the American Legion, O’Brien Post 326, Shelby serving in several roles including Chaplain, Adjutant, and was a member of the Firing Squad. Being part of the organization meant a great deal to him, as it gave him a strong sense of belonging and community. For Nick's complete obituary and service information, click the link below.

Nicholas C. “Nick” Kollar Jr., age 46, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus ...

03/03/2026

NEW WEBSITE!!! After a year of planning and hard work, we are proud to share with you a website reflective of what we believe should be true for all that we serve.

Live Well. Plan Well. Choose Penwell.

We encourage you to look through every aspect of the site to gain knowledge of who we are as people and a better understanding of our offerings and your options.

Enjoy! We will be highlighting different areas of the website in the upcoming weeks.

Welcome to Penwell Funeral Home, your trusted funeral service provider in Shelby, Ohio. We are here to help you honor your loved one with dignity and respect.

02/23/2026

A farmer at heart, Art loved farming and farm life. He helped farm for the Bricker and Myers families and found great joy in being connected to the land and agricultural community. While in school, he was active in FFA and remained a loyal and longtime supporter of the program throughout his life. For his complete obituary, click the link below.

Arthur Wayne “Art” Seaman, age 83, a lifelong resident of Shelby, died Sunday, February 22, 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. His dea ...

02/21/2026

Howard was deeply invested in his community. He served as a 4-H advisor, mentoring young people and sharing his knowledge of agriculture. He also served on the Cardington School Board, contributing his time and leadership to support local education. Even when he wasn’t working, Howard was still “working.” Whether traveling to visit family or spending time with loved ones, he was always ready to lend a hand, fixing, building, or helping in any way he could around their homes. For his complete obituary, click the below link.

Howard Michael Gordon, age 79, of Shelby, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital with his wife at his side. H ...

02/09/2026

A lifelong baseball fan, Leonard’s love for the game went beyond the stands — he even tried out for the St. Louis Browns in 1947. Above all else, Leonard treasured his family. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather, cheering as often as he could for any activity, sporting event, or milestone. For his complete obituary and service information, click the below link.

Leonard J. “Tony” Fenner, age 96, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at ...

02/01/2026

Jimmy truly enjoyed the simple things that made life feel complete such as spending hours caring for his property (especially on the mower) and unwinding in his “man cave.” It was his favorite place to be, surrounded by his impressive and extensive neon sign collection while visiting with friends. He enjoyed and took great pride in his “toys”- classic cars, mowers, motorcycles, and guns to name a few. For Jimmy's complete obituary, click the link below.

James Eugene “Jimmy” Sutter, age 84, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home. Jimmy was born July 11, 1941, i ...

01/19/2026

A simple man with simple pleasures, Mike enjoyed being outdoors—whether gardening, fishing, or simply taking in the fresh air—and he loved reminiscing about the good old days. He carried an easygoing outlook on life and often summed it up with characteristic simplicity, saying with a smirk, “If you were my friend, great. If you weren’t my friend, great.” For his complete obituary, click the provided link.

Michael Ray “Mike” Miracle, age 78, of Shelby, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born October 29, 1947, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Warren Howard and Irene (Carver) Miracle. A 1965 graduate of Galion High School, Mike wen...

01/12/2026

April found comfort in writing in her journal. More than anything, she treasured time spent with family and friends. She looked forward to gatherings, laughter, and being surrounded by the people she loved. Known for her generous spirit and giving heart, she was always ready to help anyone in need. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

April Dawn Swanigan, age 36, of Mansfield died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. April was born on September 20, 1989 in Mansfield, Ohio to Kathy Lynn (Prater) and David Edward Swanigan Sr. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds, especially diamond dots. April found comfort in writing...

01/06/2026

Janna was a true people person who never met a stranger. She loved conversations with anyone she encountered and had a way of making others feel seen and valued. Adventurous by nature, she often sought out new events/challenges and was always ready for a last-minute adventure. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Janna Louise (Gayheart) Norris, age 61, of Bellville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Janna was born on December 5, 1964, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Roger F. Gayheart and Linda June (Pitzen) Gayh...

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168 West Main Street
Shelby, OH
44875

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+14193422551

Website

http://www.PenwellFuneralHome.com/

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