Melvin Pennington

June 23, 1950 - April 5, 2020

Melvin D. "Dood" Pennington Passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the Southwestern Veterans Center, where he was a resident since June 2000. He was a treasure to the staff, he had a smile that made their day better. Dood was born June 23, 1950 in Kittanning, PA to the late John M. Pennington Sr. and Zelda M. (Edwards) Pennington. Dood was a Navy veteran and then worked in a tire manufacturing plant for many years. He was an avid sports fan, especially Pittsburgh sports. He loved old Rock music, playing softball, camping with his family and never missed the local nightly news or a Saturday lunch at his mothers. In addition to his parents, Dood was preceded in death by his son, Jesse J. Pennington; brothers, Paul (Dorothy) Pryor, Robert (Viola) Edwards and Gary "Sonny" Pennington. He is survived by his children, Don Pennington, Casey (Kerri) Pennington and Sara (Murray) Johnson; grandchildren, Kiersten Pennington, Jesse R. Pennington, Brayden and Brooklyn Johnson; siblings, John (Sally) Pennington Jr., Martha (William) Reed, Eva Cunningham (Ed Hoeweler), Norma (Geoffrey) Pence, Brenda Titus, Bernice (Frank) McMillen and; also many nieces and nephews. There will be no service at this time due to the Covid-19 regulations. Professional Services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY LTD., Lawrenceville.