Ruth N. 'Penny' Preston Newtown Square, Pennsylvania Obituary

Ruth N. 'Penny' Preston

Ruth N. "Penny" Preston (nee Nelson), age 70, of Springfield, PA, passed away on January 28, 2017. Born in Wynnewood, PA, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Ruth L. Nelson (nee Levis). Penny worked in retail banking for over 40 years at locations throughout the Delaware Valley, starting her career at First Pennsylvania Bank in the early 70s and retiring with Santander Bank in 2012. After retiring, she spent her time reading, knitting, relaxing with her family, and enjoying the beach in Avalon, New Jersey. Penny is survived by her beloved husband, E. Michael Preston, and her loving children Christopher M. Preston, Brian J. Preston (Heather) and David E. Preston (Melissa). She is also survived by her sister, Deborah N. Martin (Albert F.), her nephew Thomas N. Brown and niece Kathryn Biddle (Charles). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday, February 1, 2017 7:00-9:00 PM and Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:00-10:15 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA (610) 353-6300 and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM St. Kevin Church, 200 W. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA. Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
May 22, 1946 - January 28, 201705/22/194601/28/2017
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Ruth N. "Penny" Preston (nee Nelson), age 70, of Springfield, PA, passed away on January 28, 2017. Born in Wynnewood, PA, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Ruth L. Nelson (nee Levis). Penny worked in retail banking for over 40 years at locations throughout the Delaware Valley, starting her career at First Pennsylvania Bank in the early 70s and retiring with Santander Bank in 2012. After retiring, she spent her time reading, knitting, relaxing with her family, and enjoying the beach in Avalon, New Jersey. Penny is survived by her beloved husband, E. Michael Preston, and her loving children Christopher M. Preston, Brian J. Preston (Heather) and David E. Preston (Melissa). She is also survived by her sister, Deborah N. Martin (Albert F.), her nephew Thomas N. Brown and niece Kathryn Biddle (Charles). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday, February 1, 2017 7:00-9:00 PM and Thursday, February 2, 2017 9:00-10:15 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA (610) 353-6300 and to her Funeral Mass 11:00 AM St. Kevin Church, 200 W. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA. Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

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01
Visitation
Wednesday, February 01 2017
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
The Donohue Funeral Home
3300 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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02
Interment
Thursday, February 02 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery
1600 S. Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
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02
Visitation
Thursday, February 02 2017
09:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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3300 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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02
Funeral Mass
Thursday, February 02 2017
11:00 AM
St. Kevin Church
200 W. Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
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