Russell Pennock

Russell L. “Speedy” “Rusty” Pennock, 68, of Heidelberg Township, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 in Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Antoinette M. (Promutico) Pennock.  Born in Reading, Mr. Pennock was the son of the late Norman W. and Emma (Shupp) Pennock.  He was a 1971 graduate of Reading High School and was employed by Fluidics-Emcor of Reading as a maintenance mechanic retiring in September of 2019.  In addition to his wife, Mr. Pennock is survived by his son Dario M. Pennock, husband of Jennifer Lee Harris of Muhlenberg Township and was preceded in death by his son Daniel J. Pennock April 1995.  He is also survived by his siblings Herbert W. Pennock, husband of Barbara Pennock of West Lawn; Thomas J. Pennock, husband of Diane Pennock of Exeter Township; Janet M. Peters, wife of Nelson Peters of Lititz; Shirley Lausch, wife of Dale Lausch of Michigan; Eleanor Snyder, wife of John D. Snyder of Lititz; Mary Urich, wife of William Urich of Sinking Spring and was preceded in death by Christopher and Norman D. Pennock.  Mr. Pennock is also survived by his niece Francesca D. Palmieri of Reading along with many nieces and nephews. Russ will always be remembered for his ability to make anyone laugh at any time. He could talk to total strangers like he knew them all their lives. He will truly be missed by many.

Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital for Children 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Mr. Russell L. Pennock.  Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, 3825 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring is in charge of arrangements and   Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com