Clara Sylvia Penwell
March 14, 1942 — November 27, 2021
Clara Sylvia Penwell, 79, of Highland Avenue, died Saturday, November 27, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in New Castle on March 14, 1942 a daughter of the late Warren and Martha (Evans) Black. She was also married to the late Virgil J. Penwell, who died June 17, 2001. Mrs. Penwell enjoyed bingo, crocheting, and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan.
She is survived by five children, Frankin S. Penwell of New Castle, Virginia M. Penwell of New Castle, Diana L. Kobak of New Castle, Michael A. Penwell of Elkton, OH, and James F. Penwell of New Castle, one sister, Judith Graham of New Castle, fifteen grandchildren, forty-seven great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by three sons, Brian K. Penwell, John J. Penwell, and Richard T. Penwell, seven brothers, and three sisters.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2021 from 3 PM to 6 PM at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. Funeral services will be celebrated Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
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