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Drexel L. Pentz
1934 - 2025
BORN
1934
DIED
2025
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Drexel Pentz Obituary
Born October 27, 1934 in Grampian he was the son of Ellsworth and Clara (Spencer) Pentz.
He was a 1953 Curwensville Area High School graduate. For over 50 years he owned and operated Drexel Pentz Trucking and Pentz Coal Company.
He was well known for restoring and showing antique trucks and tractors, and was an avid collector of gas station memorabilia. He especially enjoyed family functions and his family. He will be sorely missed.
Surviving are five children: Nancy Rowles husband Ron, Dale Pentz wife Kelly all of Curwensville, Audie Pentz wife Donna, and Keith Pentz wife Joan all of Grampian and Robby Pentz wife Paige of Clayton, GA.
Also surviving are ten grandchildren: Shelby Rowles (Ashlee), Missy Pentz, Traci Pentz Weber (John), Dustin Pentz wife Tonya, Malinda Giovannelli (Angelo), Amanda Bloom (Jeremy), Ryan Pentz (Crystal), Michele Rhoe (James), Stefanie Pentz, and Kristen Kellar (Jake); Twenty-three great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild; three sisters Dolores Spaid of Grampian, Erdine Shubert of Florida, and Shirley Fink of New Millport.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Norma Pentz who preceded him in death on January 31, 2012. And two brothers Arthur and Wayne Pentz
Family and friends will be received at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 5-7 PM.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Friends Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc of Curwensville is in charge of arrangements.
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Cindy Louise Bloom McDonald
November 15, 2025
Wanted to extend my sincere condolences to the family. He definitely left a legacy for each one of you. May he rest in eternal peace.
Sincerely,
Cindy Louise Bloom McDonald
Rick Howe
November 14, 2025
Hi Keith, Joan and family. Sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all
Connie S Barrett
November 14, 2025
Nancy, Ron & families,
I'm sorry to learn of Drexel's passing. Let the good memories wash over you through this sad period. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Connie.
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