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1945
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2025
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Maxine Penman Obituary
She was born in Reynoldsville, on June 23, 1945, a daughter of the late Pearl Leroy Hoover and Annabelle (Gearhart) Hoover.
In August of 1965, she wed Robert Owen Penman. He preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 2018.
She attended the First Church of God.
Maxine was a devoted and loving mother and homemaker to her eight children. She poured her heart and soul into raising her family with unwavering strength, patience and grace. Her legacy lives on through her children and grandchildren. After the kids were raised, she enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and going to the casino.
She previously worked in the maintenance department at Walmart prior to her retirement.
She is survived by seven children, Robert O. (Patty) Penman of Punxsutawney, Juanita (Brian) Smith of Punxsutawney, David (Stephanie) Penman of Punxsutawney, Sharon (J.T.) Irwin of Curwensville, Johnny (Tammy) Penman of Rossiter, Derik Penman of Punxsutawney, and Jesse (Ryan) States of Punxsutawney; 10 grandchildren, Devan Penman, Teishia Penman, Dylan Smith, Emily (Zach) Smith-Komoroski, Jeremy Irwin, Desiree Penman, Makayla Penman, Ariana Gunter, Zackary States and Bradley States; two great-grandchildren, Zion and Ledger Komoroski; two sisters, Julia (Bill) Silvis of Brookville, and Bernice (Tom) Caldwell of Missouri; two brothers-in-law, Jerome Thompson of Punxsutawney and Tom Caldwell of Missouri; and sister in-law Gwen Hoover of Missouri.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Bradley Penman; four sisters, Yvonne Wright, Barbara Pearce. Leah Kay Shields and Rita Thompson; two brothers, Gary Hoover and Vernon Hoover; one infant brother, Clyde Hoover; and several nieces and nephews.
In accordance with her wishes, there will be no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney. A celebration of life and a butterfly release will be held at a later date.
Her ashes will be interred at Hopewell Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in Maxine's memory to the American Red Cross.
Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com.
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