Penelope Penny Forehand Diegelmann

Penelope Penny Forehand Diegelmann

Penelope Diegelmann Obituary

Published by Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, 2017.
DIEGELMANN, Penelope (Penny) Forehand 69, of Bon Air, Va., peacefully passed away on February 19, 2017, surrounded by her loving family after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her parents, Janet D. and Hersey C. Forehand Jr.; and her nephew, John F. Upright. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 40 years, Robert F. Diegelmann; her children, Laura, Ryan and wife, Hayley, Stephen and wife, Julie, Scott, Sarah McCloskey and husband, Pat; and three grandchildren, David, Claire and Ella. Survivors also include her three brothers, Mac, Stephen and William Forehand; many nieces, nephews and countless loved ones. Penny was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all that knew her. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. A celebration of Penny's life...

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February 24, 2017

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