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Penny (Gordon) McCarthy Obituary
Penny was born August 31, 1943 in Cleveland, OH to the late John Robert and Eileen (Kraus) Gordon.
On July 5, 1963 she married Robert McCarthy in Adrian, MI.
Penny worked at Harding Machine for 18 years in Quality and served as an EMT in Bokescreek Township. She was involved in the Eagles Auxiliary #2166 where she was a past Madam President and was the 1st Sr. Regent of the Bellefontaine's Women of the Moose. She enjoyed Friday breakfast with the ladies from Kamp-A-Lot, bowling, golfing, camping and loved spending time with family and friends. Penny was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her husband, Robert McCarthy; children, Kim (Dan) Kerns, Kelly (Mark) McCarthy, Karen (Jeremy) Gerrard, Konnie (Todd) McCarthy, Kris (Ross) Robson and Robert (Sebrina) McCarthy; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Roach, Dianne (Howard) Brubaker; sister-in-law, Sharon Kolat and Jean Gordon; many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Michael Gordon; and grandchildren, Britany and Brandon Kerns.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Wilson Funeral Home, Schnurrenberger Chapel, 222 W. Center St., West Mansfield, OH with The Eagles #2166 Ladies Auxillary ceremony at 3:30 p.m. There will be a dinner following the celebration of life, at West Mansfield United Methodist Church. Food donations can be received at the Church from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Universal Home, Health and Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.jenningsfarley.com OR www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com
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Patricia Johnson
January 21, 2019
Dear family
My deepest condolences for the loss of your dear love one.
May you find comfort from Gods word at Reverlation 21:3-4.
VRG
January 21, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Penny. May the cherished memories you have of your loved one help sustain you at this time. May you find comfort in Jesus promise of the hope of everlasting life at John 6:40.
A W
January 21, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Peter 5:10
Your neighbor..
January 19, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the McCarthy family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day.
- Psalms 145:18,19
Eugene Kwon
January 19, 2019
May your friends and family be of comfort to you in this time of loss. What comforted me the most is the scriptures where the God of all comfort gives us peace. We all look forward to a time where we can see our loved ones again. My sincere condolences to your family.
January 16, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Peter 5:10
February 26, 2018
Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11
February 26, 2018
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Penny. May God's loving kindness bring peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time. Psalms 29:11
February 25, 2018
Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11
February 20, 2018
My condolences to the family and friends.
January 31, 2018
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Penny. May God's loving kindness bring peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time. Psalms 29:11
January 30, 2018
I send my sincere condolences during this very difficult time. May you all find comfort from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
January 28, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May you find comfort in Isaiah25:8 that death will be swallowed up forever. LJ Charlotte NC
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