Russell D. “Russ” Pennington, 90, of Chicora, passed away peacefully, Saturday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2024, at Sugarcreek Rest.

Russell was born in Chicora on Oct. 12, 1933. He was the son of the late Byron “B.L.” and Olive Lewis Pennington.

He was a graduate of East Brady High School and had been employed by Armco in Butler for more than 30 years. Russ was an avid golfer and was a member of several golf leagues. He enjoyed gardening, Pittsburgh sports, and visiting with his friends at Walmart.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Johns Pennington.

Surviving are three children, Darla D. Anthony and her husband, Bryce, Dana L. Flick and her husband, Jamie, and Todd R. Pennington, all of Butler; five grandchildren, Jordan Anthony, Matthew Anthony, Sarah Brendlinger and her husband, Kyle, Emily Gove and her husband, Nathan, and Carissa Pennington; three great-grandchildren, Evelina, Addley and Camri; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Earl Pennington; and two sisters, Gladys Younkins and Darlene Umbaugh.

PENNINGTON — Friends of Russell D. “Russ” Pennington, who died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.

A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor John Corbett, Three Rivers Hospice chaplain, officiating.

Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Chicora.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.