Pendleton "Penny" Turco

Ithaca - (June 09, 1933 - November 09, 2020)

Pendleton (Penny) Van Schoick Turco, 87, of Ithaca, passed away Monday (November 9, 2020) while at home.

There will be no prior calling hours. Burial will be in Spencerport N.Y. at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Penny's memory may be made to the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, 612 W. State St, Ithaca, NY 14850 or at www.crcfl.net.

Penny is survived by her family and many loving friends. Her sons, Michael Van Schoick, of Vivian, LA, and Donald Van Schoick, of Ithaca, NY, her daughters, Penny (Keli Pia-Miller)Van Schoick of Ithaca, NY and Lynne (Joseph) Knight of Spencerport, NY; and her many loved and cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Van Schoick.

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Published by Ithaca Journal from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2020.

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June Eichas

November 22, 2020

Dear Family
Your Mom was an amazing friend to my parents for many years. She had such a big heart and a great sense of humor. I got to know your mom after my mom had a stroke. Your mom was someone I could talk to and ask advice from. She helped me greatly by being there to listen to my concerns and ideas over the years. I know my parents will miss her and so will I. Your mom was VERY special.
I hope you find comfort in knowing your mom was loved by so many.
June Eichas

Kathy Brongo bopp

November 22, 2020

Dear Family,
I was so sad to hear your mom had passed. Brongo/ Van Shoick families go way back and I always remember your mom & my mom at the wrestling meets!!! Great memories for sure. Certainly know how it feels when you lose your parents/mom. They are our world & the glue to the family. My thoughts and prayers to all of you. I will pray that the beautiful memories help you cope with the loss of your fun energetic mom!! That is the way I remember her❤
God bless
With love

Kathy Brongo Bopp

Connie Lust

November 14, 2020

Penn was a special person and a great friend. She will be missed by many.

Dave Turco

November 13, 2020

She was always there for me and helped me through my young adult life and would always listen and help me. I appreciated that more than she knows. She’ll be very missed.

Love you, Penny.

Crystal Barkman

November 13, 2020

Penny had the best heart and it was my pleasure to know her in recent years through her volunteer work. She was a dedicated volunteer for Cayuga Medical Center and truly touched so many people. I will miss her exuberant and delightful personality. Rest in Peace Penny as my thoughts are with your loved ones at this time.

Patricia Stevenson

November 12, 2020

So sorry to hear of Penny passing. We have stayed in touch across the miles by email and Facebook. Our friendship goes back many years. Lovely person dear friend to many. Thoughts and prayers for all of the family. She so loved you all and the grandchildren.

Lindsay Turco

November 12, 2020

You were like family to me and Patrick growing up and were so good to my dad over the years. We will miss you, Penny.

Rebecca

November 12, 2020

So sad to read about your family's loss. Penny was such a lively, fascinating, quick-witted, and caring friend at the State Theatre. She was such a joy to get to know, and I will miss her.

Nancy K. Bereano

November 12, 2020

You were the senior exercise pool camp counselor and I was one of the new kids. You helped me make friends. You encouraged me and celebrated my progress. I laughed a lot. I hope you encounter many strong women with a good sense of humor and a heart as big as yours.

Lori Robertson

November 12, 2020

Sad to see that Penny has passed. I would always see her at the hospital doing her volunteer duties. She was very good at that and always smiling. May you all find peace and comfort during this sad time.

November 12, 2020

Thinking of you Joe and Lynne and entire family at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. A donation to Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes has been donated in Penny’s memory. Wishing you all Peace and Love
Steve and Mary Clare and Family

Leslie Kinsland

November 11, 2020

That grin is signature Penny! Many a night, ushering at the State Theatre, I watched her engage with and charm patrons of all ages and descriptions. While she could be crusty (with no truck for slackers!) and opinionated, she had a warm, compassionate heart, quick wit and ribald sense of humor. I mourn the loss of her vibrant personality, and hope she knew how much we loved and admired her perseverance and her dedication to the community.

Perky Pat Bauer

November 11, 2020

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Penny in our lives. I enjoyed spending time with her several times a week over the years in our Aqua Zumba class led by her beloved Hilary Schilling. Penny was the sunshine, constant, fun and positive energy in our group and we all became family because of her. She kept us in touch with each other remotely during this pandemic. So so sorry that we will never see her in the pool again. There is a huge Penny sized hole in my heart.

Regi Teasley

November 11, 2020

Rest In Peace, dear friend. I hope you see the humor on the other side as well. You will be missed, and remembered fondly.

Judy Carpenter

November 11, 2020

Sincerest condolences to the entire VanSchoick family. Our families go way back to meeting when our Aunt Ernie was your neighbor in Spencerport. Then there was years of our family’s camping at Wescott’s Beach and Cedar Point, when I was just a bratty little girl. Our Mom’s keep close through the years as we kids grew and drifted in different directions. Then came my nursing school in Buffalo when she offered your family home as an escape for me on wkends. And what an escape it was! I was reintroduced to the my England family and the VanSchoick kids. Those fun days were full of great Sunday dinners, laughs, dance, & shots! It was lucky I survived intact to actually graduate but what fun it was!!! Then into adulthood your Mom asked my Mom/myself to look in on her dear friend Kay Winnie in the hospital we both worked at, as she faced serious health issues. The fun/friendships just grew at Kay’s in Chaumont and we all started annually gathering even as one of the group then another passed on. We did that again yesterday at the Winnie/Towne cottage that Penny loved, to celebrate your Mom and the many stories/memories that surrounded this wonderful woman. Penny was a tough cookie and a beloved friend to all of us. She never missed a chance to help others and bring us together. My heart is heavy but I do find comfort in that she is not suffering any more. I keep her, all of you and your families in my thoughts and prayers.

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