Mrs. Penny M. Henry, 83 of Formerly of Senecaville

Penny M. Henry, 83, formerly of Senecaville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday (October 17, 2026) at Beckett House at New Concord under the care of Buckeye Hospice.

She was born April 25, 1943 in Martins Ferry, daughter of the late Durwood Cusick and Eleanor (Smith) Cusick. She graduated from Warren Consolidated High School. On December 13, 1969, she married William R. Henry and together they raised four children.

Throughout her life, Penny worked at Wheeling Bus Garage, Bobby Brooks in Wheeling as a seamstress, and at Wilson Optical in Cambridge.

Penny found great joy in being a homemaker and spending time with her family. She was known for her delicious homemade nut rolls, enjoyed playing cards, sewing, and took great pleasure in making her homemade wine. She was a High School mat maid advisor and enjoyed watching the matches, she could be heard in the crowd bellowing out her notorious “SQUEEEEEZE” when a wrestler was about to pin their opponent. She loved to travel and spend time at her favorite place – the ocean.

In addition to her parents, Penny is preceded in death by her husband, William R. Henry; her brother, John Cusick; her son-in-law, William E. Rose; and two children: Stacey M. Laipply and William “BJ” Henry.

She is survived by her daughters: Shari Rose of New Concord and Holly (Adam) Dyer of Old Washington; her son-in-law, Joe Laipply of Summerfield; and a sister, Debra (David) Williams of Senecaville. Penny also leaves behind nine grandchildren: Jakala (John) Wasserbeck of Bolivar, Jenae (David) Reed of Caldwell, Jalena (Trent) Lasko of Senecaville, Jaesey Laipply-Ore of New Concord, Joseph (Taylour) Laipply of Summerfield, Slade Rose of Cambridge, Audra Dyer of Old Washington, Ashlyn Henry of Walhonding, and Addisyn Henry of Walhonding. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren: Brock, Maverick, and Danicka Reed, Linzee and Trace Lasko, Amellia Laipply, Westtyn Ore, and Stacey and Layney Laipply. Additional survivors include three nieces: Heather Williams of Senecaville, Paula (Brent) Schlosser of New Concord, and Wendy Cusick of Ohio; and a nephew, Michael (Jill) Cusick of Florida.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Beckett House for the years of care, kindness, and friendship shown to Penny, as well as Buckeye Hospice for their compassionate care and support during her final days.

The memories she leaves behind will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who knew her.

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