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1949
DIED
2020
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Penny SPIEGEL Obituary
July 3, 1949 – Dec. 10, 2020
Dayton, Ohio
A true symbol of impeccable style and taste, Penny devoted most of her life to making
people feel beautiful. She used her talent to "dress" her clients, friends and family, thankfully, never holding back her
opinion.You always knew what she thought about fashion, décor, cooking and planning events and celebrations. She was honest and always stayed true to herself.
In a labor of love of the purest kind, Penny cared for her mother through her difficult final years, making sure that she had a life of comfort, quality and dignity.
She was a proud champion of women's causes, inspiring and inviting friends to join her in her passions.
Penny was a voracious reader devouring anything and everything while constantly striving to add innovative ideas to her innate design knowledge. She loved to learn…loved theater, musicals, movies and documentaries as well as rock and roll.
She had an incredibly adventurous nature and loved to travel, her exploits beginning with Woodstock in 1969 all the way up to her most recent trip to the Middle East with her "sisters, " Lisa and Sue and her husband Jerry.
A lover of fine food, as well as just plain, down home comfort fare, Penny could not only advise where to dine, but what to order! She was an amazing chef in her own right although more humble about her abilities than those lucky enough to enjoy her cooking.
There was no one in the world that Penny loved more than her devoted husband, Jerry. She believed until the end that she had lived a great life and owed that to Jerry and their wonderful friendships.
Penny had a certain je ne sais quois—an indescribable quality that made her truly unique. And her laugh—nothing like it—infectious joyous and wonderful…probably what we will miss most of all.
We are truly blessed to be among those whom Penny loved, and to be able to continue to be enveloped in her legacy.
Penny was pre-deceased by her mother, Dottie Zunis and is survived by her loving husband, Jerry; beloved sisters-in-law Sue Spiegel and Lisa Hanauer; son, Zach Spiegel (Sandy), brothers Steven Nichols (Lisa); Zach Zunis (Nitchie);
Christopher Zunis (Karlissa); numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many friends who she loved and who loved and adored her. There will be a celebration of Penny's life in the spring, or as soon as it is safe to gather.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Penny's memory to two organizations that were very meaningful to her: Ohio's Hospice of Dayton at 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420; Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio, 224 N Wilkinson St, Dayton, 45402.
Glickler Funeral Home is handleing the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Larry Sokol
December 7, 2024
Another year without the joy and smiles of Penny. Penny, Jerry misses you so much as do your many many friends most os whom loved you dearly. Jerry is slugging forward and doing really well. He is staying in his home in part I think to live amongst the loving memories you have left there. We are all watching for him and missing you,. Larry Sokol
Ron Cantrell
December 7, 2023
I remember Penny from high-school. She was such a pretty girl with class and charm. Gone from this earth way too soon. My forever condolences to all her family and friends.
Larry Nides Sokol
December 7, 2022
Another year of a bit less laughter, smiles and light in the world without Penny. Fortunately her indelible joy remains with each of us. Light from distant galaxies may take tens of thousand of years to reach us, but we see it every evening if we wish. Light from Penny is a lot closer and a lot more vivid. Larry Sokol
Larry Nides Sokol
December 7, 2021
Has the year gone by too quickly or does it feel like it is still 2020? My take is that the healing nature of time has helped here, but only to a modest extent. What has for sure made a true difference is Jerry's strength and resilience and the fortress of love Jerry and Penny have created from the many close friendships surrounding them. Penny is with everyone and like all gems, endures. Larry
Angela Campanelli
December 19, 2020
Jerry and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Penny’s warmth, kindness, and openness was embracing in the conversations we shared at social gatherings.
Wishing peace knowing you have a beautiful family and close friends to love and support you.
Candy Clemmer Profitt
December 17, 2020
Jerry, I was so saddened to hear of Penny’s passing. We met our freshman year at MHS and we were close friends all through high school. We stayed close until I married in 1968 in college and then sadly lost touch as I left Dayton for school and never really lived there again. We regained our friendship through Facebook. We shared views on politics, women’s rights among others. She was beautiful, smart and one of a kind and I have so many wonderful memories of her, her family and a shared, special time in our lives. My heart goes out to you and Your family. Please remember me to Steve and Zach. I would love to know when you Celebrate her life this Spring if possible and if you want old friends of hers to attend. Blessings and peace to you on your loss.
Larry Sokol
December 17, 2020
This wonderful woman was the source of comfort to so many. She was the woman opening the door to Jerry's heart so that he was easily able to overcome his natural shyness allowing his warmth and love to be there for everyone. Jerry and I were in diapers together(not the same ones). It was a great blessing whenever I came back to Dayton over these past decades to know Penny would greet me with the same genuine warmth and friendship that Jerry and I were fortunate enough to have shared all these years. Anyone around the two of them could -with no mistake -see the light of love they exchanged whenever together. You just plain felt good around Penny. She made sure. Larry Sokol
Steve walton
December 15, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Chami and Mona Yezbak
December 15, 2020
Jerry,
We offer you our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies for your loss. Penny will forever be in our heart as a true friend and the Godmother of our journey together. We miss her dearly.
Rob and Mona
Becca
December 15, 2020
I had the privilege of meeting Penny a few times. She was the sweetest person ever. I'm so sorry for the family's loss. I've just lost my own mother so I share your grief. Praying for you.
Leah Hamilton
December 14, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Wolfgang Dietz
December 14, 2020
Jerry. My most heartfelt sympathies. Penny always brought a smile and her memory will continue to do the same.
Myra Jean Lewis
December 14, 2020
May her memory be for a blessing.
She was just a great gal...and will truly missed...sending prayers that your tears will turn to smiles when you remember her...❤
Ron Cantrell
December 14, 2020
Penny was such a pretty girl. She was a year ahead of me at MHS. RIP Penny and my condolences to the fa.ily.
Amy Adams
December 14, 2020
Dr. Spiegel: So sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts during this time.
Take Care,
Amy
Kristine Kunesh-Part
December 14, 2020
I always left Penny feeling happy- I have fond memories of her wit, infectious laugh and sense of fun which was always reminded kind.
What a great loss.
Harriet Argue
December 13, 2020
Dear Jerry and family, We are so sad to hear about Penny. I can see her clearly, laughing and rolling her eyes the way she would do. She always had me laughing! May all the fond memories you have, help you through this diffiuclt time. May Penny's memory be eternal. Love, Harriet and George Argue
Dwight Stevens
December 13, 2020
Penny was a wonderful force of life. She will be greatly missed! Condolences to her family and loved ones!
Gail T Siebler
December 13, 2020
To Jerry: I am saddened to learn of Penny's passing. May you find comfort by surrounding yourself with family and friends.
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