Monika R. Penn

Monika R. Penn, 71, of Fawn Twp., passed away at home Wednesday, December 10, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born October 20, 1954 in Idar Oberstein, Germany to the late Fritz and Gerdea Grammes. Monika came to the US in 1971. She was a fork lift driver for PPG Paints in Springdale for 35 years and of the Christian faith. Monika graduated from high school in Germany and loved cooking. She especially enjoyed her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband and love of her life of 39 years, together 40 years, Ricky G. Penn; her children Erika Penn and fiancé Joseph Dowling, of Brackenridge and Chad (Kiona) Penn, of Monroeville; 6 grandchildren Eason, Emerson, Lexie, Bryce, Walker and Elias. Also surviving are her siblings, Wolfgang, Hans and Joachin Grammes and Bridget Hahn, all of Germany.

A celebration of Monika’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 17 from 3PM until the time of service at 6PM in Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1525 with Pastor Carmen Shullo, Sr. officiating. Burial will be private. VISIT:dusterfuneralhomeinc.com