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 farmer at heart, Art loved farming and farm life. He helped farm for the Bricker and Myers families and found great jo...
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 ...

Howard was deeply invested in his community. He served as a 4-H advisor, mentoring young people and sharing his knowledg...
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 ...

A lifelong baseball fan, Leonard’s love for the game went beyond the stands — he even tried out for the St. Louis Browns...
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 ...

A simple man with simple pleasures, Mike enjoyed being outdoors—whether gardening, fishing, or simply taking in the fres...
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...

April found comfort in writing in her journal. More than anything, she treasured time spent with family and friends. She...
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...

Janna was a true people person who never met a stranger. She loved conversations with anyone she encountered and had a w...
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...

Dan’s greatest interest and joy in life was his family. Dan was selfless, kind, gentle, and extremely easygoing, always ...
01/02/2026

Dan’s greatest interest and joy in life was his family. Dan was selfless, kind, gentle, and extremely easygoing, always placing others before himself. He possessed a quirky sense of humor (corny dad jokes to most), which brought smiles to all who knew him. For his complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Daniel Joseph “Dan” Hughes, age 81, longtime Shelby resident and currently of Lexington, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born July 2, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late James L. “Jim” and Nora Elizab...

Bill was a man who loved deeply and lived with joy. He had a sweet tooth - especially for cakes of all kinds - and he wa...
12/29/2025

Bill was a man who loved deeply and lived with joy. He had a sweet tooth - especially for cakes of all kinds - and he was a jokester who always seemed most amused by his own punchlines, delivering them with a smirk that made everyone smile. For Bill's complete obituary and service details, click the provided link.

William J. “Bill” Spaulding, age 87, longtime Shelby, resident passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill was born on June 29, 1938, in Holden, West Virginia, to William and Glenna (Estep) S...

Gary could always be found on the sidelines cheering for his children, and later his grandchildren. Additionally he was ...
12/26/2025

Gary could always be found on the sidelines cheering for his children, and later his grandchildren. Additionally he was a gifted handyman. From building a beautiful potting shed to constructing elaborate tree forts for his grandchildren, there was little he couldn’t accomplish with a hammer and nails. For his complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Gary E. Perry, Sr., age 70, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday morning, December 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on November 13, 1955. Gary was the devoted husband of the love of his life for 51 years, Cathy L. Perry, whom he...

Ron lived life fully and passionately. He was a lifelong golfer, a car enthusiast, and swam daily for many years. He was...
12/26/2025

Ron lived life fully and passionately. He was a lifelong golfer, a car enthusiast, and swam daily for many years. He was highly artistic and a talented painter, finding joy and expression through his artwork. Ron loved traveling and taking vacations, but above all, his family was always his number one priority. For his complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Ronald John Cirata, age 71, longtime Shelby resident and currently of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2025. Ron’s passing followed a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born September 23, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of t...

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...

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