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.

Darrell was a lifelong pilot, a passion inherited from his father along with his Cessna airplane. He was also an avid f...
12/22/2025

Darrell was a lifelong pilot, a passion inherited from his father along with his Cessna airplane. He was also an avid fisherman, enjoying numerous trips to Canada for fly fishing and to Lake Erie for perch fishing. Many also would remember Mr. Secrest as their high school algebra teacher or basketball coach. For his complete obituary or service information, click the provided link.

Darrell John Secrest, age 83, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, December 21, 2025, at The Willows at Willard following a brief illness. Born October 19, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, Darrell was the son of the late Halleck and Mary (Moore) Secrest. After moving from Marion to Caldwell, he graduated from Cald...

Jim was well known for his talents in construction and carpentry. It not only was his work, but also a passion he carrie...
12/18/2025

Jim was well known for his talents in construction and carpentry. It not only was his work, but also a passion he carried with him throughout his entire life. One of his greatest pastimes was working in his shop in addition to golfing and bowling. Jim was a founding member of the Shelby Little League in 1953 and umpired for many years after. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Jim Stine, age 97, a lifelong Shelby resident, died early Thursday morning, December 18, 2025 at his home. Jim was born February 28, 1928 in Shelby, the son of the late Otto and Teresa (Metzger) Stine. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1946 and subsequently served his country in the United Sta...

To know Kathleen was to know two things about her: First, she was a woman of the Holy Bible which she studied every day ...
12/17/2025

To know Kathleen was to know two things about her: First, she was a woman of the Holy Bible which she studied every day for most of her life. She not only knew of the Lord, but she knew the Lord. Second, she was a woman of prayer. She always kept a prayer journal by her favorite chair, and she prayed daily for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. For her complete obituary, click the provided link.

Kathleen Ilo Buurma, age 90, of Celeryville, died Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Mercy Health- St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Born March 25, 1935, in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Earnest James “Katy” and Ilo N. (Echelbarger) Atyeo. She graduated from New Haven High School i...

Logan Drew Martin, stillborn baby of Matthew and Wilma (Zimmerman) Martin, went to rest safely in the arms of Jesus on F...
12/15/2025

Logan Drew Martin, stillborn baby of Matthew and Wilma (Zimmerman) Martin, went to rest safely in the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 12, 2025. For his complete obituary and service time, click the provided link.

Logan Drew Martin, stillborn baby of Matthew and Wilma (Zimmerman) Martin, went to rest safely in the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 12, 2025. Along with his parents Logan is survived by sister: Janika Dawn; brother: Jordan Grant; maternal grandparents: Emory and Ella Zimmerman; paternal grandpar...

Ophelia carried a presence far larger than her physical size—one marked by determination, awareness, and a fierce, unmis...
12/12/2025

Ophelia carried a presence far larger than her physical size—one marked by determination, awareness, and a fierce, unmistakable spirit. She was incredibly present and perceptive, always aware of what was happening around her. She knew exactly what she wanted and had no hesitation in making it known. Whether choosing a toy or selecting a book, she would carefully point, turn pages, and guide others until her wishes were understood. Her intelligence and intentionality were evident in everything she did. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Ophelia Anne Delise, age 2, was born on August 10, 2023, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Justin M. and Blythe E. (Caldwell) Delise. She passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital. Ophelia carried a presence far larger than her physical size—one marked by determination, awaren...

Sid was an incredibly hard worker. Having been a barber and later employed at Tuttle’s Landscaping in Mansfield, he was ...
12/07/2025

Sid was an incredibly hard worker. Having been a barber and later employed at Tuttle’s Landscaping in Mansfield, he was dedicated to his work and meticulous, to near perfection, in all that he did. He thoroughly enjoyed working outside. For his complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Sidney Gene “Sid” Caudell, age 71, of Mansfield, died Friday afternoon, December 5, 2025 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby, ending his many-year battle with illness. Born March 21, 1954 in Newark, Ohio, he was the son of the late Kathryn (Binion) and Henry Clay Caudell, Sr. Sid attended Man...

In his free time, Fred enjoyed fishing, working with RC cars, and collecting guns. He had a deep love for animals. He es...
12/06/2025

In his free time, Fred enjoyed fishing, working with RC cars, and collecting guns. He had a deep love for animals. He especially loved socializing with his family and friends. Fred was known for helping others and had a generous and giving heart. For Fred's complete obituary, click the provided link.

Frederick Michael “Fred” Grimmer, age 64, of Shelby, died early Friday morning, December 5, 2025, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following an extended illness. Fred was born on November 24, 1961, in Seville, Spain. Growing up in Shelby, he graduated from Shelby High School in 1980. Fred loved ...

Phil loved anything outdoors including hunting, fishing, golfing, and riding his motorcycle. For Phil's compete obituary...
12/05/2025

Phil loved anything outdoors including hunting, fishing, golfing, and riding his motorcycle. For Phil's compete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Philip J. “Phil” McKenzie, age 66, of Shelby, died Thursday morning, December 4, 2025 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. His death follows a series of illnesses. Born May 2, 1959 in Shelby, Philip was the son of the late John H. and Phyllis M. (Workman) McKenzie. He graduated from Shelby High Sch...

For hobbies, Red enjoyed bowling and fishing. Most importantly, he loved spending time with family and his Boston Terrie...
12/04/2025

For hobbies, Red enjoyed bowling and fishing. Most importantly, he loved spending time with family and his Boston Terrier dogs. For Red's complete obituary, click the provided link.

Dennis James “Red” Lucius, age 61, of Shelby, died naturally yet unexpectedly Thursday morning, December 4, 2025 at his home. Red was born May 11, 1964 in Shelby, the son of Robert J. and Sandra Kay (Noland) Lucius. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1983. Following graduation, Red took a j...

Brad loved being outdoors and found great joy in boating, fishing, and tending to his garden and also loved to travel. A...
12/02/2025

Brad loved being outdoors and found great joy in boating, fishing, and tending to his garden and also loved to travel. A devoted sports fan of any and all athletics, Brad was known to “live out” his amateur sportscasting dreams—narrating games, calling plays, and offering colorful commentary to anyone willing to listen. To view Brad's complete obituary, click the provided link.

Brady C. “Brad” Brown, age 70, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, December 1, 2025, at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital’s Emergency Department. Born on New Year’s Day, January 1, 1955, in Ironton, OH, Brad was the son of the late Jack and Lena (Vanderhoof) Brown. He was a 1973 ...

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...

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