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.

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 ...

Pam was an active and devout Roman Catholic. She was a faithful member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in She...
10/20/2025

Pam was an active and devout Roman Catholic. She was a faithful member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby and regularly attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plymouth. She loved singing in the church choirs and remained active in many church functions and parish life including working funeral dinners. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Pamela Ann “Pam” Moser, age 76, of Shelby, died Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Pam’s unexpected death follows a brief illness. Pam was born April 21, 1949 in Shelby, the daughter of the late Robert H. and Miriam J. (McBride) Moser. Growing up in Plymouth, sh...

As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, the value of Jane's life was measured by her reverence for...
10/20/2025

As a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, the value of Jane's life was measured by her reverence for God- a life lived in faith and a spirit of humility and love. Her legacy of instilling her faith in her children will now be passed down for generations to come. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Jane Ellen (Stentz) Risner, age 72, of Mansfield was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Jane was born on November 10, 1952 in Shelby, Ohio to the late Donald and Marilyn (Leonhardt) Stentz. She was a 1971 graduate....

Norma's greatest accomplishment was being the dedicated matriarch of her family and a cherished friend to everyone she m...
10/10/2025

Norma's greatest accomplishment was being the dedicated matriarch of her family and a cherished friend to everyone she met. As her grandchildren often said, “She was everyone’s favorite.” Those who knew her understood that her door was always open. For her complete obituary, click the provided link.

Norma Jean Stone, age 93, of Shelby, passed away early Friday morning, October 10, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. Norma was born on July 18, 1932 in Shelby, Ohio to Floyd and Ethel (Swartz) Lay. She lived her entire life in Shelby. On July 15, 1950, Norma married Rocky Stone and togethe...

Russ was a man who loved tinkering and being in his barn. His life and hobbies revolved around finding old things, no ma...
10/10/2025

Russ was a man who loved tinkering and being in his barn. His life and hobbies revolved around finding old things, no matter their shape, as his talent was taking anything that did not work and fixing it right up. He loved old cars and especially enjoyed collecting gas pumps. For his complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Ellsworth Henry “Russ” Russell, age 83, of Shelby, died early Friday morning, October 10, 2025 at the Willows at Willard. Russ was born February 8, 1942 in Marion, the son of the late Ray Ellsworth and Henrietta Lucille (Garrett) Russell. A 1960 graduate of Marion Harding High School, Russ was d...

Marcia was well known as a staple volunteer to the Shelby Salvation Army for 30+ years in addition to being a case worke...
10/03/2025

Marcia was well known as a staple volunteer to the Shelby Salvation Army for 30+ years in addition to being a case worker for Shelby Helpline Ministries, prior to her retirement in 2018. She was a longtime active member of the Shelby First Church of God where she had also served as secretary. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Marcia Lynn Snyder, age 79, currently of Mesa, Arizona and longtime resident of Ganges, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Marcia was born November 7, 1945 in Mansfield, the daughter of the late Harvey and Bernice (Laser) France. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1963. On...

Throughout her life, Linda was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Shelby. She contributed actively t...
09/29/2025

Throughout her life, Linda was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Shelby. She contributed actively to Trinity’s youth ministry program and found the experience highly rewarding. No matter where Linda was, she touched people’s hearts. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Linda Sue Jones, age 75, of Shelby, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday night, September 28, 2025. Linda passed at Embassy of Willard. Linda was born May 10, 1950 in Shelby, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. and Betty Elaine (Cheesman) Barnhart. A 1968 graduate of Shelby High....

A lifelong Harley Davidson enthusiast, Skip found his ‘wind therapy’ on the open road, sharing many rides with his frien...
09/29/2025

A lifelong Harley Davidson enthusiast, Skip found his ‘wind therapy’ on the open road, sharing many rides with his friends and family. One of his last happy moments was taking part in the restoration of his beloved 1979 Harley Davidson Low Rider and basking in one final ride shortly before his passing. For Skip's complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Eugene Richard “Skip” White, age 78, of Shiloh, passed away on Friday night, September 26, 2025. Born July 24, 1947 in Oberlin, Ohio, Skip was a 1965 graduate of South Central High School. Skip was employed for several years at Plymouth Locomotive as a welder/fabricator and then spent most of hi...

Jessica loved to talk and socialize and was incredibly sweet.She looked forward to her future with hope, dreaming of ado...
09/28/2025

Jessica loved to talk and socialize and was incredibly sweet.She looked forward to her future with hope, dreaming of adopting children to give them the same chance at family that had been given to her through adoption. Jessica had many simple joys that brought her happiness through her collections of glassware and Stich characters and she also had a deep love for animals. For her complete obituary, click the provided link.

Jessica Luella (Bellomy) Isabel, age 32, of Mansfield, died Friday, September 26, 2025 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Jessica’s unexpected death comes after a recent cancer diagnosis. Jessica was born February 24, 1993 in Mansfield and adopted by her loving parents Mark Stephen and Linda Luella...

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