Penny Daniels
August 13, 1953 ~ December 31, 2019
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Penny Sue Valera Daniels, 66, of 1129 Chestnut Street, Franklin, passed away after battling a long illness on December 31, 2019 in Erie.Born on August, 13, 1953 in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late Frederick S. Stevens, I and Viola June Flinspach. She was a graduate of the 1973 Class of Franklin High School. On November 25, 1972, she married the love of her life, Timothy D. Daniels, Sr., and they spent 47 wonderful years together.For most of her life, Penny worked for UPMC Northwest in the Medical Records Department as a Records Analyst; she retired after 43 years.As a woman of great faith, Penny was an active member of the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church. She also lived her life with jubilance, enjoying every moment to the fullest. She was an avid baker, reader, and loved music. One of her favorite pastimes was watching movies, especially going to see Disney movies with her lifetime friend, Robin Shirey and the movies on the LifeTime Channel, and watching her favorite soap opera, The Young and The Restless. Penny enjoyed the little things in life as well, like the falling snow.With a kind and compassionate heart, Penny was known to all as a caring and sensitive woman. Never a day went by where she wasn't helping others, like how she taught her daughter and nieces how to drive. She adored her family, friends, her cat, Chloe, and her grandchildren who were the loves of her life.Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Timothy D. Daniels, Sr.; her son, Jamison Paul Daniels and his wife, Kara, of Franklin; her daughter, Ebony Starr Daniels of Franklin; her four grandchildren, Romy Lynne Daniels, Joyner Jamison Daniels, Crue William Etzel, and Hadlee Joy Donaldson; and her step-mother, Ester StevensPenny is further survived by her seven brothers, Frederick S. Stevens, II and his wife, Selena, David C. Stevens, John Bowen, II and his wife, Edna, C. Robert Bowen, David Bowen and his wife, Heidi, Garrett Bowen, and J. B. James Bowen and his wife, Lori; her seven sisters, Gloria Ann Welms, Sharon Thorton and her husband, Kenneth, Roxie Boykin and her husband, Stanley, Kandy Stevens Blackhurst, Rainy Stevens, Tammy Rhinehart, and Maria Mook and her husband, Scott; her favorite uncle, Kenneth Sherene and his wife, Mirian; her favorite aunt, Daisy Rorie; and by her God-daughter, Kiara Anderson.She also leaves behind her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kathi Nolen, Pamela Jones Anderson, Mark Daniels, Melanie Richburg and her husband, Ron, and Deirde Daniels; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, a close cousin, Dennis "Buzzy" Scott, who loved and adored her.In addition to her parents, Penny was preceded in death by her parents-in-law, Daniel and Maebelle Poindexter; her two sons, Timothy D. Daniels, Jr. and George Hamilton Daniels; her brother, Trooper Frank Bowen; her nephew, Keenan Lawrence; her niece, Tausha Baker; and her aunt, Hazel Bowen.Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 4, 2019 at the Atlantic Avenue United Brethren in Christ Church, 160 Atlantic Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323, from 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm.A Celebration of Penny's life will be held at the church following visitation on Saturday, January 4, 2019 beginning at 4 pm, with Reverend Brad Riddle, pastor of the church, officiating.Memorial contributions can be made in Penny's honor to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Penny was a wonderful neighbor on Chestnut Street; she always had a smile and a kind word. My sympathies to Tim, Ebony, and Jamison. Ginny Brooks
To Tim and Family, This was such sad news. Penny was a wonderful human being. We had such fun working in the dietary department at the hospital with her Mom being our supervisor. Oh so many great memories. I pray for ease of your grief and that you can find peace in all those happy times. God Bless you all. Sincerely, Rhonda Steigerwald
My deepest sympathies to the Daniels family. I worked with Penny for many years, at the hospital. I always enjoyed seeing her when she would pop into our department. RIP my dear friend
She had such a beautiful spirit and a heart of gold! She was always so pleasant and warm to us as kids when we would be visiting in Franklin! Prayers to Tim and her children may God comfort and keep all of the family during this trying time. My sincere condolences! Larethea Harris
Tim, our deepest condolences. She was a wonderful kind, loving n caring person. May God give you the strength to go thru this hard time. I knew her thru my cousin, Audrey Baughman who worked with Penny in Medical Records. Any time thru the years when I needed help with paper work. She was always there to help me. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Heaven has gained an Angel Wed. Jim n Carolyn Baughman
I was Penny’s neighbor for a while. Always enjoyed talking to her. Our daughters enjoyed dance class together. She was always so kind. RIP Penny. You will be missed by so many
My deepest sympathies to all of the family! Going back to childhood, she always had a hug for me! Sending love and hugs to all of her family! Rest in Peace, sweet Penny!
Penny’s smile was such a welcome sight when I would walk down the hall at the hospital and see her!! I can hear her say” Hey girl.”! Always upbeat and happy! I’m sure her love spread thru out family and friends and will be long remembered!! RIP Penny??
I had the pleasure of knowing penny for over 40 years, neighbor for 33, she was an angel on earth, will miss her wonderful personality, always friendly.
I am a RN at UPMC NW and worked in contact with Penny for 30 years, she was such a gem! She was ALWAYS eager to help in any way she could. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. She will continue to let her light shine in heaven! She was loved by many! My sincere thoughts and prayers to all her family.
Penny worked at the hospital for many years, she always was kind and great at remembering details and names! Penny you are loved and will be missed. Hugs Holly
Was so sad to hear that Penny passed, thoughts and prayers to her family! Penny always had a smile on her face, such a kind, loving and Wonderful lady! sure will miss her, RIP my friend!
No matter how bad of a day I was having.. Penny always brightened it up with her positive, attitude… she always had a energetic “good morning” for me every time I saw her.. hugs and prayers for her family.. she was such an angel here on earth and she is definitely in heaven watching over them ..RIP Dear Penny.. you will surely be missed …. Lori Finch Blyler
I loved seeing Penny out on her porch during the summertime. Such a warm and friendly woman and life-time neighbor. My sincerest condolences to Tim and family.
My sincere condolences to Tim and the family. Penny was a kind and wonderful woman.
I loved her laughter, her sense of humor and most importantly her great big heart. I worked at Franklin Hospital from 1970-1998. Penny was a beacon of Sunshine for all to enjoy. Rest in peace for eternity. You were an angel on earth and without a doubt an angel to watch over all who loved her. You will be missed. Thank you for the honor of calling you friend.
To Penny’s family, I certainly couldn’t be described as one of Penny’s close friends. She and I got to know each other by meeting in he halls of the hospital. I worked for 2 different doctors over about 30 years so we chatted often. Never did I see Penny in or out of the hospital that she didn’t stop to ask how I was doing. She always had a smile and was one of the nicest people I knew. She will be greatly missed by many.
I had the pleasure of knowing Penny from the hospital. She always had a smile and kind word. Sympathy to family and friends. Kelly White
So sorry for your loss. Tom and Vicky Boughner
Ah Penny, I am going to miss you. You were my sister in all but blood. We had lots of fun together. I’ll especially think of you when the darn snow starts to fall. I’ll see you at the movies! Love, Robin
To Ebony and Jamison, both of whom I had the pleasure of knowing while teaching at Franklin High School. My sincere condolences, and to your father, and many of your extended family, especially your Bowen cousins. Franklin has lost a valuable resource, a caring individual who touched many lives through her career and community endeavors. Elizabeth Lytle, Melbourne, FL
So very sorry to hear of the loss of this lovely lady. I had the pleasure of working with her at the Franklin Hospital for a number of years and she was always upbeat and bright. She will be missed. Kelly Witherup
Penny …your loving spirit will live on. We loved you so much, your visits to see.your uncle Kenny. Bringing him an apple.pie. wonderful talks with me, never complaining and never once revealed how bad you were feeling..Penny, your.laugh and cheerfulness will forever be remembered…love you forever.
My sincere condolences to Tim and family Penny was a wonderful beautiful person whom everyone loved
Penny was one of the most honest people that I have ever met! We go way back. She came to my side when I was going through a very difficult time in my life, to see if I was ok! The heartfelt concern and reaching out, I will never forget you my sweet friend! Rest easy now, your rejoicing with the lord??She loved her life and her family
I am shocked and saddened to read of Penny’s passing. She and Tim lived around the corner from my parents and she was always so good to them, especially kind and helpful to my mom after my dad’s passing. I will always remember her extreme kindness and cheerfulness. My sympathies and love to Tim, Jamison, Ebony and all Penny’s family. Julie Bushnell Rochester, NY
Penny was always so kind and always smiling. I enjoyed talking to her every time we saw her and I will miss her very much. My heart goes to her family. She was, is, so loved, and I will miss her every day.
Tim and family so sorry for your loss. I worked with Penny for years. What a wonderful person. I met you with her at McDonald’s in Franklin one day. Be strong.
Penny was one of the first people I met when I came to Franklin. She came into Coogan’s Plumbing where I worked. She was such a friendly compassionate person and she always had such a nice. smile. I’m so very sorry for your loss. God only made one of her. I’m sure she’ll be watching down on all her family and friends and everyone that she touched in life.
Family and Friends of Penny Daniels, May God comfort and support you in the time of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. “Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14: 1 -3 May God Bless and Keep You, Lou, Susan and Bethany Slautterback
What a sweet and kind lady. She will be missed dearly. Sending prayers and my condolences. Alma & Doc Roemer’s daughter, La Fonta Brinkley ??????
I worked with Penny at the Franklin Hospital from 1971 until retirement many years later. What a wonderful and kind fun loving person she was. It was an honor to have known and worked with her. You will surely be missed.