Lester S. Penrod

Lester S. Penrod, 84, of Dover, died Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at Union Hospital following a long illness.

He had worked as a coal-miner for the former Eberhart Coal Co.

Born May 7, 1917 at Dover, he was son of the late Samuel & Lovey Mann Penrod.

Lester was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ at Dover. He enjoyed being outdoors and camping. A noted storyteller, he also enjoyed working with crafts, ceramics and playing cards.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Penrod, who died July 22, 1999.

Survivors include: two daughters; JoAnn Hoover & Lola Hoover both of Dover, 3 grandchildren; Steven & Emily Hoover of Dover, Christopher & Connie Hoover of New Phila. and B.J. Hoover of Dover, 4 great grandchildren; Jeffery, Jennifer, Jason & Andy Hoover, and two sisters; Donna Bridgeman and Betty Amistadi both of Dover.

In addition to his wife and parents, Lester was preceded in death by: 2 sons-in-law; James & Wilbert Hoover, 1 grandchild, 2 brothers and a sister.

A public graveside service will be held Friday, March 1, at 12:30pm in Dover Burial Park with Rev. Steve Daniels officiating. Friends may call in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home, Dover, on Friday from 11:30am - 12:15pm.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online register book for Lester by visiting the online obituaries link on the funeral home's website.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the St. John's United Church of Christ Renovation Fund, or the American Diabetes Association.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
(330) 343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com