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2016
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Marian Pennell Obituary
Born on March 13, 1923, in Salamanca, she was a daughter of the late LeRoy and Verna Harold Chamberlain.
She was married on Sept. 10, 1941, to Mr. David Pennell, who predeceased her in 2015. She was a graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1941. She had been employed as a retail sales clerk for J.C. Penney in Lakewood for over 15 years, retiring in 1985. Previously she worked for 12 years at the former Loblaw's in Salamanca.
Mrs. Pennell attended St. Mary's Episcopal Church and had volunteered at the former Salamanca District Hospital and Meals on Wheels. She was also a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader.
She was an avid gardener and could grow anything.
Surviving are two sons, Roger Pennell of Baja, Mexico and Larry Pennell of Blasdell; a daughter, Linda (Jim) Taylor, Bensalem, Pa.; three grandchildren, Bethany, Michael and Paul; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Troy and DeAnna; a sister, Marjorie Allen of Clarence; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a son, Paul Pennell; a grandson, James Pennell; two sisters, Shirley Pollock and Winifred Hill; and a brother, George Chamberlain.
A memorial visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 13, 2016), immediately followed by a memorial service, at the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, with the Rev. Michael Lonto, pastor of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 99 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca, NY 14779. E-condolences can be sent to [email protected] or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
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Marlene Allison
August 19, 2016
God Bless, I remember you from along time ago, always sweet
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