Penwell Funeral Home

Penwell Funeral Home Daily, we focus on the belief that care for our deceased, their families, and our community is a lifestyle we have dedicate our careers to.

May we always strive to serve all aspects of life and provide meaningful care.

A simple man with simple pleasures, Mike enjoyed being outdoors—whether gardening, fishing, or simply taking in the fres...
01/19/2026

A simple man with simple pleasures, Mike enjoyed being outdoors—whether gardening, fishing, or simply taking in the fresh air—and he loved reminiscing about the good old days. He carried an easygoing outlook on life and often summed it up with characteristic simplicity, saying with a smirk, “If you were my friend, great. If you weren’t my friend, great.” For his complete obituary, click the provided link.

Michael Ray “Mike” Miracle, age 78, of Shelby, passed away Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby. Born October 29, 1947, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Warren Howard and Irene (Carver) Miracle. A 1965 graduate of Galion High School, Mike wen...

April found comfort in writing in her journal. More than anything, she treasured time spent with family and friends. She...
01/12/2026

April found comfort in writing in her journal. More than anything, she treasured time spent with family and friends. She looked forward to gatherings, laughter, and being surrounded by the people she loved. Known for her generous spirit and giving heart, she was always ready to help anyone in need. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

April Dawn Swanigan, age 36, of Mansfield died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, January 10, 2026. April was born on September 20, 1989 in Mansfield, Ohio to Kathy Lynn (Prater) and David Edward Swanigan Sr. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds, especially diamond dots. April found comfort in writing...

Janna was a true people person who never met a stranger. She loved conversations with anyone she encountered and had a w...
01/06/2026

Janna was a true people person who never met a stranger. She loved conversations with anyone she encountered and had a way of making others feel seen and valued. Adventurous by nature, she often sought out new events/challenges and was always ready for a last-minute adventure. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Janna Louise (Gayheart) Norris, age 61, of Bellville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Janna was born on December 5, 1964, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Roger F. Gayheart and Linda June (Pitzen) Gayh...

Dan’s greatest interest and joy in life was his family. Dan was selfless, kind, gentle, and extremely easygoing, always ...
01/02/2026

Dan’s greatest interest and joy in life was his family. Dan was selfless, kind, gentle, and extremely easygoing, always placing others before himself. He possessed a quirky sense of humor (corny dad jokes to most), which brought smiles to all who knew him. For his complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Daniel Joseph “Dan” Hughes, age 81, longtime Shelby resident and currently of Lexington, passed away following a brief illness on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born July 2, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, the son of the late James L. “Jim” and Nora Elizab...

Bill was a man who loved deeply and lived with joy. He had a sweet tooth - especially for cakes of all kinds - and he wa...
12/29/2025

Bill was a man who loved deeply and lived with joy. He had a sweet tooth - especially for cakes of all kinds - and he was a jokester who always seemed most amused by his own punchlines, delivering them with a smirk that made everyone smile. For Bill's complete obituary and service details, click the provided link.

William J. “Bill” Spaulding, age 87, longtime Shelby, resident passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill was born on June 29, 1938, in Holden, West Virginia, to William and Glenna (Estep) S...

Gary could always be found on the sidelines cheering for his children, and later his grandchildren. Additionally he was ...
12/26/2025

Gary could always be found on the sidelines cheering for his children, and later his grandchildren. Additionally he was a gifted handyman. From building a beautiful potting shed to constructing elaborate tree forts for his grandchildren, there was little he couldn’t accomplish with a hammer and nails. For his complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Gary E. Perry, Sr., age 70, of Mansfield, passed away Thursday morning, December 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born on November 13, 1955. Gary was the devoted husband of the love of his life for 51 years, Cathy L. Perry, whom he...

Ron lived life fully and passionately. He was a lifelong golfer, a car enthusiast, and swam daily for many years. He was...
12/26/2025

Ron lived life fully and passionately. He was a lifelong golfer, a car enthusiast, and swam daily for many years. He was highly artistic and a talented painter, finding joy and expression through his artwork. Ron loved traveling and taking vacations, but above all, his family was always his number one priority. For his complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Ronald John Cirata, age 71, longtime Shelby resident and currently of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Eve morning, December 24, 2025. Ron’s passing followed a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Ron was born September 23, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of t...

Darrell was a lifelong pilot, a passion inherited from his father along with his Cessna airplane. He was also an avid f...
12/22/2025

Darrell was a lifelong pilot, a passion inherited from his father along with his Cessna airplane. He was also an avid fisherman, enjoying numerous trips to Canada for fly fishing and to Lake Erie for perch fishing. Many also would remember Mr. Secrest as their high school algebra teacher or basketball coach. For his complete obituary or service information, click the provided link.

Darrell John Secrest, age 83, of Shelby, died Sunday morning, December 21, 2025, at The Willows at Willard following a brief illness. Born October 19, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, Darrell was the son of the late Halleck and Mary (Moore) Secrest. After moving from Marion to Caldwell, he graduated from Cald...

Jim was well known for his talents in construction and carpentry. It not only was his work, but also a passion he carrie...
12/18/2025

Jim was well known for his talents in construction and carpentry. It not only was his work, but also a passion he carried with him throughout his entire life. One of his greatest pastimes was working in his shop in addition to golfing and bowling. Jim was a founding member of the Shelby Little League in 1953 and umpired for many years after. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Jim Stine, age 97, a lifelong Shelby resident, died early Thursday morning, December 18, 2025 at his home. Jim was born February 28, 1928 in Shelby, the son of the late Otto and Teresa (Metzger) Stine. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1946 and subsequently served his country in the United Sta...

To know Kathleen was to know two things about her: First, she was a woman of the Holy Bible which she studied every day ...
12/17/2025

To know Kathleen was to know two things about her: First, she was a woman of the Holy Bible which she studied every day for most of her life. She not only knew of the Lord, but she knew the Lord. Second, she was a woman of prayer. She always kept a prayer journal by her favorite chair, and she prayed daily for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. For her complete obituary, click the provided link.

Kathleen Ilo Buurma, age 90, of Celeryville, died Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Mercy Health- St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. Born March 25, 1935, in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Earnest James “Katy” and Ilo N. (Echelbarger) Atyeo. She graduated from New Haven High School i...

Logan Drew Martin, stillborn baby of Matthew and Wilma (Zimmerman) Martin, went to rest safely in the arms of Jesus on F...
12/15/2025

Logan Drew Martin, stillborn baby of Matthew and Wilma (Zimmerman) Martin, went to rest safely in the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 12, 2025. For his complete obituary and service time, click the provided link.

Logan Drew Martin, stillborn baby of Matthew and Wilma (Zimmerman) Martin, went to rest safely in the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 12, 2025. Along with his parents Logan is survived by sister: Janika Dawn; brother: Jordan Grant; maternal grandparents: Emory and Ella Zimmerman; paternal grandpar...

Ophelia carried a presence far larger than her physical size—one marked by determination, awareness, and a fierce, unmis...
12/12/2025

Ophelia carried a presence far larger than her physical size—one marked by determination, awareness, and a fierce, unmistakable spirit. She was incredibly present and perceptive, always aware of what was happening around her. She knew exactly what she wanted and had no hesitation in making it known. Whether choosing a toy or selecting a book, she would carefully point, turn pages, and guide others until her wishes were understood. Her intelligence and intentionality were evident in everything she did. For her complete obituary and service information, click the provided link.

Ophelia Anne Delise, age 2, was born on August 10, 2023, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Justin M. and Blythe E. (Caldwell) Delise. She passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital. Ophelia carried a presence far larger than her physical size—one marked by determination, awaren...

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