Ruby L. Pennington, 93, formerly of LaJose and most recently a resident of Beverly Healthcare-Mountain View, Hillsdale died on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at the home.
She was born on September 30, 1912 in Greenwood Township, a daughter of the late Ezra and Flora (Young) Johnston.
Mrs. Pennington was a homemaker and was a member of the LaJose United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, Dwight Pennington and wife Barbara of Clearfield; four grandchildren, Judy Templeton and husband Todd, Lori Skebo and husband Joe, David Pennington and wife Tracy, and Steven Pennington and wife Kathy;
9 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Pennington on October 9, 1970 and whom she married in August 1933.
She was also preceded in death by seven sisters and brothers, Alva Stagner, Melvin Johnston, Enlo Johnston, Arlene Lerch, LaRue Johnston, Woodrow Johnston, and Merle Johnston.
Funeral services will be held at the LaJose United Methodist Church on Monday at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor John F. White and Rev. Albert Cooper co-officiating. Interment will follow in the LaJose Cemetery, Newburg.
Friends will be received at the church on Monday from 1-2:00 PM.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to LaJose United Methodist Church, c/o Ted Kitchen, 545 Marshall Road, Mahaffey, PA 15757.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.