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Drexel L. Pentz
1934 - 2025
BORN
1934
DIED
2025
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Drexel Pentz Obituary
Born Oct. 27, 1934 in Grampian he was the son of Ellsworth and Clara (Spencer) Pentz. He was a 1953 Curwensville Area High School graduate. For over 50 years he owned and operated Drexel Pentz Trucking and Pentz Coal Company.
He was well known for restoring and showing antique trucks and tractors and was an avid collector of gas station memorabilia. He especially enjoyed family functions and his family. He will be sorely missed.
Surviving are five children: Nancy Rowles and husband Ron, Dale Pentz and wife Kelly, all of Curwensville, Audie Pentz and wife Donna, and Keith Pentz and wife Joan, all of Grampian, and Robby Pentz and wife Paige of Clayton, Ga.
Also surviving are ten grandchildren; Shelby Rowles (Ashlee), Missy Pentz, Traci Pentz Weber (John), Dustin Pentz wife Tonya, Malinda Giovannelli (Angelo), Amanda Bloom (Jeremy), Ryan Pentz (Crystal), Michele Rhoe (James), Stefanie Pentz, and Kristen Kellar (Jake); 23 great-grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; three sisters, Dolores Spaid of Grampian, Erdine Shubert of Florida, and Shirley Fink of New Millport.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Norma Pentz, who preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 2012; and two brothers, Arthur and Wayne Pentz.
Family and friends will be received at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 from 5-7 p.m.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in the Friends Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of arrangements.
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