Dwight Pennington

Dwight E. Pennington, 85, of Clearfield died on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Knickerbocker Villa, Clearfield.

He was born on April 24, 1935 in LaJose, a son of the late Kenneth E. and Ruby L. (Johnston) Pennington.

Dwight retired from Penelec in 1990 after 33 years of employment. He was a member of Centre Grove United Methodist Church, Hyde where he served as chairman of the board and also as financial secretary. He served with the US Air Force from 1953-1957.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. (Larson) Pennington whom he wed July 5, 1958 in Minnesota; four children, Judy Templeton of Clearfield, Lori Skebo of O'Shanter, David Pennington and wife Tracy of Morrisdale; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Pennington of Lewisburg; grandchildren, Jesse, Jared, Kara, Chelsea, Joshua, Paige, Kristen, Joel, Audrey; and five great grandchildren, Reid, Rhett, Wyatt, Cameron and Addelynn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Steven Pennington; and a son-in-law, Joe Skebo.

Funeral services will be held at the Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield on Sunday at 6 PM with Rev. Edwin Zeiders officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park, Hyde.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 5-8 PM and on Sunday from 5-6 PM.

Military Honors will be accorded at the funeral home on Sunday.

Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.

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