Mary Lou Pennington Schlott
Mary Lou Pennington Schlott
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She was born on September 10, 1930, in Harrisburg, to the late Archibald Hammacher, Sr. and Mary (Kauffman) Hammacher and was the wife of the late Gene Schlott, who passed away in 2016.
Mary Lou enjoyed painting and arts and crafts. She also enjoyed the company of her beloved dog, Abby. She attended the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster.
Mary Lou is survived by her sons, James Douglas Pennington (Carol) of Lititz, Steven Robert Pennington (Sheila) of Pascagoula, Mississippi; her grandchildren, Jessica Roberts (Jason), Morgan Pennington, Timothy Pennington (Jason), Miles Pennington (Yayoi); six great grandchildren; brother-in-law Walt Schlott (Diane); nieces, nephews and friends.
She will be missed greatly but will live on through the many memories she gave us.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 10 to 11 AM, at Stradling Funeral Home, 30 North 9th Street, Akron, followed by her memorial service at 11 AM, with Pastor Joel Petruschke officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
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