Margaret Pennell Obituary

Margaret L. "Peg" Pennell

Jun 24, 1937 - Apr 6, 2026

Plymouth

Margaret L. "Peg" Pennell, 88 of Plymouth, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at The Willows at Willard. Peg was born June 24, 1937, in Plymouth, the daughter of Aden and Katheryn (Young) Lofland. Peg lived her entire life in the Plymouth area and graduated from Shiloh High School in 1955.

Peg held a variety of positions with various companies in the area, including Isley's, Red and White Grocery, both of Shelby, Delphi Market, Pioneer and Donnelley's of Willard. She spent much time working on the family farm. When Peg wasn't working, she could be found teaching Sunday school at Delphi Methodist Church, where she was a member. She also taught quilting classes and enjoyed crafting, crocheting and making scrubbies. She sang in the choir at Shiloh Methodist Church. Peg liked square dancing and listening to country music. Always on the move, she also enjoyed taking a ride with her beloved pets.

On March 10, 1956, Peg married Charles Richard Pennell at Plymouth Methodist Church. Together they shared 63 years of marriage before his passing March 18, 2019.

Peg is survived by her son, Richard Dean Pennell; grandchildren, Katie (Eric) Bowmar, Annie Pennell, Joseph Dean Pennell, Mindy (Zach) Tuttle and Randi Dorain; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Marietta Pickett.

In addition to her parents and husband, Charles, Peg was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Eshelman; granddaughter, Jessica Pennell; and brother, John Lofland.

Friends and family will be received from 10 a.m. until time of services Friday, April 10, 2026, beginning at 1 p.m. at Eastman Funeral Home, 49 W. Main Street, Greenwich, OH 44837. Burial will follow at Edwards Grove Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with family by visiting www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.