It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Penelope Anne Merlene of Conneaut, Ohio, who passed away on March 18, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Penelope Anne Merlene to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, John Kerner and Elenor Kerner (Burnett); her husband Russell Merlene; her siblings-in-law, Barbara Kerner, Lou and Connie Merlene; and her parents-in-law, Gertrude and Marion Merlene.

She is survived by : her children, Doug Merlene of Conneaut, Rusty Merlene, Jeffrey Merlene (Cyndy) of Conneaut, John Merlene (Peggy) of Venice, FL, Jimmy Merlene (Beverly) of Conneaut and Linda Heinonen (Sonny) of Conneaut; her siblings, Hannah Kerner of Oakland, CA, John Kerner of Williamsburg, VA and Greg Kerner of Milwaukee, WI; her grandchildren, Mandy O'Grady (Sean) of Fishers, IN, Ryan Merlene (Amanda) of Stow, OH, Lindsay Sharp (Jarrod) of Conneaut, Nicholas Merlene of Ashtabula, Brian Heinonen (Tracy) of Kewaskum, WI, Brett Heinonen (Julie) of Tucson, AZ, Sarah Kofka (Case) of Chadler, AZ, Jillian Furmage (Josh) of Tucson, AZ, Erik Heinonen of Yuma, AZ, Matt Merlene (Rose), Megan Merlene (Gwena) of Ontario, Anthony Merlene (Gina) of Medina, OH, Meg Williams (Nate) of Wesley Chapel, FL, Maddie Merlene (Cole Washko) of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Hanna Merlene and Joey Merlene; and her great grandchildren, Cam, Cohen, Ben, Blake, Jordan, Harper, Oaklyn, Cale, Chase, Landon, Colton, Penelope, Julianna, Josephine, Brody and Vinny. She is also survived by several nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Penny's memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Marcy Funeral Home