Joanne R. Pennypacker

Joanne R. Pennypacker obituary, Downinggtown, PA

Joanne R. Pennypacker

Joanne Pennypacker Obituary

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Joanne R. Pennypacker (nee Rice), 74, of Downingtown, PA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on June 12, 2016. Born in West Chester, PA in 1941, Joanne was the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Dubosq) Rice. She grew up on a local dairy farm and worked as a Dental Assistant right out of high school and for GE before moving on to her long-term career running the Pennypacker Country Club for the last 30 years. Joanne was a strong, loving woman who loved to play tennis, golf, vacation in Block Island & Charleston, SC. She also enjoyed spending time with her family in their mountain cabin in Lock Haven, PA. She was the beloved wife of Paul L. Pennypacker, Jr. for 54 years; loving mother of Paul L. Pennypacker, III (Darlene) of Chester Springs, PA and Andrea P. Dortone (Dean) of Downingtown, PA; loving grandmother of Ryan Pennypacker, Connor Dortone and Kaelee Dortone; dear sister of Robert Rice and Richard Rice. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 9:00-10:30 AM Saturday, June 18, 2016, followed by her Memorial Service 10:30 AM at East Nantmeal Christian Fellowship Church, 900 Nantmeal Road, Elverson, PA 19520. Interment E. Nantmeal Christian Fellowship Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Lilbrum, GA 30047. The Pennypacker would like to thank the Holisticare Hospice for their loving, dedicated care of Joanne during her illness.

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July 7, 2016

Joyce Allan.. Kendig posted to the memorial.

June 22, 2016

Marianne Cattell posted to the memorial.

June 19, 2016

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Joyce Allan.. Kendig

July 7, 2016

I am so sorry to hear this.. Some of my fondest memories are of my childhood at Pennypackers and all the antics... My sincere condolences to your family

Marianne Cattell

June 22, 2016

Paul,
So sorry for your loss. May you find strength in the love of family; and in the warm embrace of friends. Peace.

June 19, 2016

So sorry to hear of your loss. Remember Joanne from the days at DHS.

Ross and Diane Mowery

Ellen Bonds

June 18, 2016

Our hearts go out to you. Your wife, mother, grandmother was the heart of PCC for many of the 30+ years our family has belonged. You have our deepest condolences, and we will keep the Pennypacker family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Bonds family

Nancie and Duer Smedley

June 17, 2016

Joanne was a fellow hockey teammate from our class of 59. Fond memories of good times in our past. Thoughts and prayers with you, Paul, and your family.

Jim Tottser

June 17, 2016

We are deeply sorry for the loss of your wife, Mom, and Grandmom. So many of our family memories are tied to Pennypacker's. You are all in our hearts. Dottie and Jim Tottser

Pat Weber Paul

June 17, 2016

You have my sympathy for your loss. Joanne was a beautiful person. I admired her and am grateful for her friendship.

Sally Kelly

June 17, 2016

Paul,
There are no words to say how sorry our family is. Many are the wonderful times at the club and elsewhere that the Kelly family loved and treasured. It was our family's growing-up years. Pool, tennis, picnics by the lake, parties, dances, friendships. Mostly, it would be the tender care of Joanne and you to see that all of us could come together and enjoy each other. There is no lovelier legacy than that of giving and caring; both you and Joanne as a couple and your children as they bear witness to their parents' legacy leave this gift for us to continue. That is who Joanne is and you are. Blessings and God's love on the Pennypackers. Keep up the strength and hopefulness she had for/in all of us.

Sally and Jack Kelly

Jack would have said she is a fine woman - no greater compliment.

Bill Turbett

June 17, 2016

Paul and the Pennypacker family,

Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.

In Sympathy,

Mary Wickerham

June 17, 2016

The Pennypacker family will always hold a special place in my heart. Joanne was certainly part of that. May she rest in peace. God bless you Punch & children. Hugs, Mary Hughes (Zell) Wickerham

Polly Weber Tarantino

June 16, 2016

All my teenage memories involve Joanne and her family. Many fun times. So sorry to hear of this too early death of such a wonderful person. Polly Weber Tarantino

Carmella Casenta Pietrinferni

June 16, 2016

Dear Paul and family,
I wanted to express my Condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Sharon and John Brookover

June 16, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

June 16, 2016

Dear Punch and family, we were so saddened to hear about Joanne. We were aware that she was struggling with a terrible disease and admire her spunk in combating her illness as well as your loving dedication to her during the struggle. It has been 30 years since we moved to Florida and yet the memories of our friends up there still are vivid. Unfortunately we will be unable to get to the funeral. Am sure you will be surrounded with a host of family and friends and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love,

David and Michele Haddock

frank Landrum

June 16, 2016

It has been my indeed pleasure to know Joanne more than 60 years. In that time I have never known a more giving, caring, kinder person. She was truly unique.
May you remember all of the great times that you spent with her as you go forward. My heartfelt condolences.

Laura Sawhill

June 16, 2016

Andrea, we are so very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We are praying for you, Dean, and your whole family. With love and sympathy, Laura and David Sawhill

Linda and Frank Spinelli

June 16, 2016

Dear Paul and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Joanne was always an inspiring combination of strong, sweet and regal -- a beautiful person inside and out. You are all in our prayers.

Judy and John Sabbi

June 16, 2016

Jaonne will always be missed by her family and friends! May you rest in peace dear soul!! , Love, Judy and John

Doug Hanley

June 16, 2016

Paul and family, I will be out of the area Saturday, but I wanted to express my condolences and say how much the Township has appreciated the effort and work you and Joanne have done over the years to help make Uwchlan Township a better place to live - Joanne was a tireless person looking out for others and their needs, she will be missed by the whole community - Doug Hanley

Walt Cowan

June 16, 2016

Paul and your family, our sincerest sympathy to you. Love, Walt @ Grace

Vera Kockler

June 15, 2016

Joanne was a good wife, mother, grandmother and to me a good friend. I loved her so. She will be dearly missed. May you all know the entire Pennypacker family is in our prayers.

Betty Algier

June 15, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My parents (Mary and Guy Mercer) were long time friends of Helen and Clarence Rice and saw the girls grow up on the farm at Eagle and grow into their own individual lives. So sorry. Sincerely, Betty (Mercer) Algier, Kingsport TN

Patricia Ensor

June 15, 2016

Joanne was one of the sweetest, prettiest girl in our class of 1959 (DHS).
The smile she smiled in this picture is indeed a loving wonderful way to remember Jo. To Paul, children and grandchildren, my sincere condolences and prayers for your peace and her comfort. She is with God, the angels. and all the saints who ever walked in out world.

June 15, 2016

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Pennypacker family. Joanne was a lovely lady and neighbor

The Nauta Family

Lee

June 15, 2016

Dear Paul and family, Joanne and you were a great
couple, will always remember the Christmas parties at the Cliggets. and your boxers. will never forget her.Lee

Frank Pitts

June 15, 2016

I was saddened to hear the news that Joanne had passed away. She was truly a wonderful lady. God Bless the Pennypacker family my prayers are with them.

June 15, 2016

Dear Paul and Family, Dave and I are so sorry to hear about Joanne. She was a very wonderful and strong person and I know she will be dearly missed by all.
Dave and Helen Raum

Betty Cotter

June 15, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I loved all the good qualities that Joanne had. We had many good times together and many laughs God Bless u all. How lucky u all were to have her in ur lives.

Gus Rubbo

June 14, 2016

Paul and family, I am so sorry for the lost of Joanne wife and mother. I wish the family all the best and that I am thinking about you all. Do your best to remember all the great times you had at Block Island, etc. Keep your head up and your heart open to all the love you are going to receive.

Best,
Gus Rubbo

Kristen Davidson

June 14, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. She was an amazing woman and I really enjoyed getting to know her when I was her therapist. Thoughts and prayers to Paul and Andrea and your family during this difficult time.

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