Gail E. Penn's Obituary
Gail E. Penn, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was 86 years old. Born to Margaret and Jerry Cuningham, she graduated from Ohio University, spent 4 years traveling/working in Ireland and later Cape Cod, and returned to teach school in Westlake, Ohio. She married Pete Penn, co-owner with his brother Jack, of Ridge Cleaners. She left behind her loving husband Pete; son Bill Penn; grandson Collin Penn; great grandchildren Carter and Brindley; brother Bill Cunningham; and extended family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 26 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Julie Billiart Church, 5500 Lear Nagle Rd., N. Ridgeville. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Rev. Bob Franco will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter Cemetery, N. Ridgeville.
Gail shared: “I’ve lived a good life, learned some things, and as usual have to share them with you: Be Alive - Think freely. Smile often. Tell those you love that you do. Rediscover old friends. Make new ones. Hope. Grow. Give. Give in.
Pick some daisies. Share them. Keep a promise. Laugh heartily.
Reach out. Let someone in. Hug a kid. Slow down.
See a sun rise. Listen to rain. Trust Life. Have faith. Enjoy. Make some mistakes. Learn from them. Explore the unknown.
Celebrate life!” -Author Unknown
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