Penwell Funeral Home

04/02/2026

Doris spent her life as a dedicated homemaker, finding joy in nurturing her family and ensuring their happiness was her highest priority. An ardent animal lover, she embraced the companionship of furry friends and found solace in their presence. For her complete obituary, click the provided link below.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Doris Mae Swartz, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on March 31, 2 ...

03/29/2026

Evelyn found great joy in God’s creation through gardening, especially tending to her roses, and birdwatching. She was a beautiful seamstress and cross stitcher, having crafted countless pieces over the years, and was also an avid reader. As a good cook, but more importantly as a wife, mother, and grandmother, she was devoted to having family dinners and holiday gatherings. For Evelyn's complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Evelyn L. Kooken, age 95, of Shelby, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, at Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, where she had resided for the past ...

03/27/2026

Earl N. Hoover, age 66 years and 1 month, of Shelby, peacefully entered into rest on Thursday, March 26, 2026 following a battle with cancer. For Earl's complete obituary and service information, click the below link.

Earl N. Hoover, age 66 years and 1 month, of Shelby, peacefully entered into rest on Thursday, March 26, 2026 following a battle with cancer. Earl was born ...

03/18/2026

In a world where we rely on electronic notifications, did you know you can receive emailed obituaries as soon as they are posted? Through the obituaries page on our new website, scroll to the bottom of the page and click subscribe. Enter your information and you're in!

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.

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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 ...