Penelope "Penny" B. Wildman, 1941 - 2018
Penelope “Penny” B. Wildman, age 77, died on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 6:30 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.
She was born on February 12, 1941 in Salamanca, New York to the late Earl and Doris (O’Hern) Brownell. On January 3, 1963 Penny married Kenneth N. Wildman and he preceded her in death on July 14, 2013.
Penny was a homemaker. She was a member of the Newfoundland Club. Penny enjoyed traveling with her husband, going to dog shows and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her two sons: Kevin Wildman of Westerville and Jason Wildman of Lima; four grandchildren: Jesse Wildman, Dylan Wildman, Samantha Wildman and Rachel Wildman; a brother, Peter (Pat) Brownell of Niagra Falls, NY; two nephews: Pete Brownell and David Wildman; and two nieces: Jodi Young and Jennifer Kesner.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 2, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Rev. Brandi Grant-Rigsby officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.
Friends may call from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hardin County Humane Society, P.O. Box 108, Kenton, Ohio 43326.
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