Thomas E. Penny

Thomas E. Penny, 78 of Scott Twp. died Tuesday morning at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton. He was the husband of Madeline Riccio Penny, the love of his life. The coupled would have celebrated their 24 ^th anniversary in January.

Born in Hop Bottom, he was the son of the late Guy Penny and Grace Pratt. He was a self-employed contractor for TJM Construction, the company he founded. He was a truck driver in his earlier years and worked in maintenance at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church.

Tommy was a kind generous man with a heart of gold. He contributed monthly to St. Jude's, the Shriners, and numerous veteran organizations. Tom seemed to be the Mayor anywhere he went and was always willing to help anyone in need. He enjoyed Christmas time the most, decorating and hanging lights until his heart was content. He will be missed by his friends at the Silver Spoon and Gourmet Restaurants.

Also surviving are two step-children, Mary Ann Mueller and husband Matthew; Andrea Yerger and husband Anthony; six grandchildren Andrew, Alayna, Bridget, Anthony, Nick, and Rachel; 12 brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother Paul Penny.

A funeral service will be held Saturday at 5 pm from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 418 S. State St. Clarks Summit, PA 18411, to be conducted by Rev. Donald Hasselman pastor Mt. Bethel Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 2 pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital.