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V. Marlee Penebaker

6/27/1940 - 9/14/2022

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Obituary For V. Marlee Penebaker

V. Marlee Penebaker died Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was born on June 27, 1940 in Steubenville, Ohio, a daughter of the late W. Clark and Ruth V. Eddy Williams.

Marlee was a former high school guidance counselor at Toronto High School and Steubenville Catholic Central. She was a teacher in Steubenville City Schools and a counselor in Alhambra School District #68 in Phoenix, AZ. She was also a principal at Trinity Christian Academy. Marlee belonged to Phi Delta Kappa and Phi Theta Kappa, as well as many educational organizations. She was a former member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, where she was a lector, choir member, treasurer and Vestry member. She presently belonged to Holy Family Catholic Church; C.W.C. and St. Francis Society. Marlee was also a secular member of The Third Order of St. Francis.

Preceding Marlee in death were her husbands, John H. Gilcrest, Jr.; Clair Lewis Jenkins and James E. Penebaker; and daughter Karen Elaine Gilcrest in 1993.

Marlee is survived by her son John Gilcrest; aunt Betty Eddy; many cousins and little dog Jazz.

Private burial at Union Cemetery.

Marlee only asked that you remember her in your prayers.

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  • 09/03/2024

  • 09/03/2024

    Kathy Fahey Long

    Prayers of peace & comfort for you - so sorry for the loss of your Mom.

  • 09/03/2024

    Joanna Mihalik

    God bless you, dear Marlee! Thank you for the fun we shared at Toronto High School. You were always a favorite of mine. So glad we found each other again through the library. Rest in peace, gentle lady. You'll remain in my prayers and my heart always.

  • 09/03/2024

    Frank Targoss

    John, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a sweet, caring and compassionate person. Take care of yourself.

  • 09/03/2024

    Tracy

    John, the boys and I are so sorry for your loss. Our hugs and prayers go out to you. You know we are here for you always. 🤗

  • 09/03/2024

    Sharon Schaefer

  • 09/03/2024

    pat wells

    Marlee was a wonderful person and I was fortunate to have taught with her. My prayers go out to her loved ones, Rest in Peace.

  • 09/03/2024

    Rita Kowalski

    John, you may not remember me but I shared a room with your grandmother in skilled care. Your mother was one of the last true ladies. We kept in touch for a while but I got too sick to talk much. May our Lord comfort you now and always. In loving friendship, Rita

  • 09/03/2024

    Marilyn Waggoner

  • 09/03/2024

    The Sammut Family

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