Alma A. Pennington

Alma A. Pennington, 74, of Rostraver Twp., went to be with the Lord after a long illness on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in the Donnell House. A daughter of the late Andrew and Alma (Byrns) Hasco, she was born in North Charleroi on August 25, 1951.

A former 32-year resident of Dormont, Alma has resided in Rostraver for the past 25 years. A devout follower of God, she was a member of the Grandview Church of God in Pittsburgh where she was instrumental in the funding and building of the church, outreach, and the parsonage. Alma had been employed at Giant Eagle in Greentree for 10 years in the 1980's as a cashier and deli clerk. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she enjoyed spending time with her family and enjoyed singing with her sisters in her younger years. Alma was a talented artist, and enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, and tacking.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 58 years, Robert H. Pennington, two sons, Robert John Pennington of Oklahoma City, OK and Joe Pennington of Rostraver, a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and John Evans of State College, two sisters, Rosemary Pierce of Monessen and Janice (Richard) Fix of South Dakota; and seven grandchildren, Blake Pennington, James Pennington, Andrew Evans, Brian Evans, Katherine Evans, Rebecca Pennington, and Daniel Pennington. In addition to her parents, Alma was preceded in death by many brothers and sisters.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 2 to 4 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon, (724) 929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10 A.M. in the funeral home with Pastor Alan Petke officiating. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park.