Penny Ann "Woerth" McKenna

Penny Ann "Woerth" McKenna obituary

Penny Ann "Woerth" McKenna

Penny McKenna Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Werner-Gompf Funeral Services Ltd. on Aug. 8, 2025.

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Penny Ann (Woerth) McKenna, 67, of Bellville, peacefully passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at her home.

Penny was born April 28, 1958, in Mansfield, OH to the late Donald and Donna A. (Stahl) Woerth. On September 28, 1980, she married David A. McKenna and together they had five children. Penny was a great wife, mother, and grandmother, the pillar of her family, who loved to sit on the porch and watch her grandkids. She had a strong faith in God and attended Impact Worship Center. Penny collected elephants and had over 100 in her collection. She also enjoyed going to garage sales and shopping in Amish Country.

Along with her husband, Penny is survived by her four children: Brent (Bridget) McKenna of Bellville, Melvin McKenna of Mansfield, Joe McKenna of Bellville, and Amanda (Mike) Chillemi of Ontario; twelve grandchildren: Rachel, Hunter, Melvin, Jr., Mica, Mylah, Madison, Jayden, Xzaviar, Colson, Abby, Anna, Audrina; two great-grandchildren: Haven and Haisley; and three siblings: Bonnie Hamilton, George Woerth, and Debbie (Rick) Prince all of Mansfield.

Penny was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Jessica McKenna; and two siblings: Donnie Woerth and Laura Unruh.

Funeral services will not be held at this time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Care Hospice, 2291 W 4th St Ste G, Mansfield, OH 44906 or http://southerncarehospice.com

Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, 1106 Park Avenue East, Mansfield, is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.

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