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Hope Pennybaker Obituary
Duncan Falls - Hope Ellen Pennybaker, 81, of Duncan Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2020, with her loving husband Gary by her side at the Morrison House while under the care of Genesis Hospice.
Hope was born in Glouster, Ohio, on January 8, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Francis "Perk" Clinton and Celia Jane (McClellan) Perkins.
Hope was an amazing cook and made the BEST homemade noodles and apple pies. Many of her recipes can now be found in the kitchens of four generations. She was an accomplished seamstress and created beautiful curtains and crafts for friends and family. Hope also loved gardening in her flower beds, playing cards, bingo and doing puzzles, most often with her family. Hope was immensely proud of her family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories and cherished life lessons. As her health suddenly declined, she remained strong in spirit and full of love for her family who was able to be with her to say "I love you" and goodbye during her final weeks on this earth.
Hope is survived by her husband of 61 years, Gary Pennybaker, whom she married on December 28, 1958; her three devoted sons: Bret Pennybaker (Debbie) of Coshocton, Ohio; David Pennybaker (Penny), of Milton, Kentucky; and Tad Pennybaker (LaTasha), of Jacksonville, Florida. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Derek Pennybaker, Tyler (Yi) Pennybaker, Hannah (John) Edwards, Micah (Staci) Pennybaker, Leah (Matthew) Teater, Jared and Wyatt Pennybaker. Her great-grandchildren are Ella, Parker, Sawyer, Grayson, Samuel, Eidwin, Brooks, Hadley and baby girl E. Teater (due in October), a sister-in-law, Carolyn Perkins, and a brother-in-law, Steve Wilson.
Hope was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Larry and Terry Perkins, and sister, Sara Jane Wilson.
Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, September 2nd, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Farus Funeral Home in Duncan Falls, Ohio, with Pastor John Edwards officiating. The family is requesting donations in support of Genesis Hospice Care (Morrison House), 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio, 43701 in lieu of sending flowers.
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Memories and Condolences
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Andrea McClellan Hanke
November 4, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. Hope was my 1st cousin, although we were 17yrs apart. I remember her when I was a young girl. My Dad was her Uncle, Andrew "Maynard"McClellan. Im sorry we weren't closer or her kids and I weren't. I just saw this and wanted to send my condolences.
Sharon R. Hammersley
August 31, 2020
So sorry you lost your wonderful wife and mother. Stay strong and cherish
Her time with you.
Sharon R. HaMmersley, Troy Donley’s Mom
I lost my spouse 2 yrs ago. It is not easy..
She was a wonderful lady.
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Paula Knicely Hess, Arizona
August 30, 2020
Gary and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
John Garrett
August 29, 2020
Aunt Hopey, that’s how Madison knew you. I would always get so excited as a kid when you would visit Sara; card games, stories, and laughter would soon follow. You were always very special to me. Just a couple years ago you were traipsing up down Saunder’s Hill looking for mushrooms with us ❤. You lived a full life. You will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to your husband and family. God bless. Peace be with you.
Ann Dunlap
August 29, 2020
Gary and family,
Hope was one of my dearest friends. The times that Hope, Gary, Wayne and I shared are treasured memories, and still make me laugh. We had such fun!
I’m so sorry for your loss—Hope was one of a kind.
Love to all of you - Ann Dunlap
Ann Dunlap
August 29, 2020
Gary and family,
Hope was one of my dearest friends. The times that Hope, Gary, Wayne and I shared are treasured memories, and still make me laugh. We had such fun!
I’m so sorry for your loss—Hope was one of a kind.
Love to all of you - Ann Dunlap
Karen & Jon Mendolia
August 29, 2020
Dear Gary, David & the whole Pennybaker family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am so glad we had the privilege to meet Hope at Staci & Micah's wedding and that she got to meet/see Hadley & Brooks a few weeks ago ---- she was clearly a wonderful person and cherished by all. God bless you!
Karen & Jon Mendolia (Staci's parents)
Wanda Latham
August 29, 2020
Such a sweet lady. Always had a smile for me.
Gary and family I am so sorry for your loss.
River View class of 80 alumni
August 29, 2020
David,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Lisa Harper
August 28, 2020
Gary my prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. Hope was a beautiful sweet woman that will be missed.. Love to all, Lisa Harper
KATHRYN MORRISON
August 28, 2020
MAY THE MEMORIES AND COMFORTING ARMS OF FAMILY SUSTAIN YOU AT THIS TIME. I FELT HONORED TO HAVE ASSISTED IN SOME SMALL WAY TO AID COMFORT TO HER AND YOUR FAMILY DURING MY INTERACTION DURING VOLUNTEERING THIS PAST TUESDAY.I WISH SAFETY TO THE FAMILY MEMBERS SA THEY RETURN TO THEIR HOMES OUT OF STATE
Stanley Baker
August 28, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was sad ti read the obituary for Hope. I lost contact with you after I retired in 1995.
Stan Baker
Danny J Kohler
August 28, 2020
Gary and family,
So sorry to hear of Hope's passing, she was a wonderful lady.
Sincere condolences,
Dan & Rhonda Kohler
Dale and Alice Amored
August 28, 2020
Gary, and family, We are deeply sorry to hear of Hope passing.
Our prayers are with you at this time.
Tiffany Kuebler
August 27, 2020
I had the pleasure of knowing Hope and her husband for a few weeks it about broke my heart to hear this very caring family
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