Penny (West) Kittle 78 of Bingamon passed on March 5 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Penny was born on September 12, 1947 in Spelter WV to parents Cashuss and Ruby (Sturm) West who preceded her in death. After the death of her husband Roger Kittle, she went to school to become a nurse and graduated in 1995. She began working at St. Barbara’s Nursing Home in Monongah and worked until 2020. She loved the residents, and it showed in her interactions with them. Penny could talk to anyone about a variety of subjects that included politics and sports. She was witty and sharp.
Penny is survived by her children: Holly McIntire Reel (Roy), Misty McIntire Zaleski (Pete), Carrie West and Robbie Hawkins (Holly). Grandchildren: Andrew Henline (Frankie), Morgan Koon; Jacob, Cole, Sydney McDougal; Justin, Erick, Ryan Hinerman (Devin); Mackenzie and Payton Hawkins; Great grandchildren: Briar and Lydia Henline; Haven, Avrie and Laken Hinerman; Jack and Mila Hinerman; Siblings: Maxine West Weser and Willard West: Son-in-law Phil Hinerman.
Preceding Penny in death were her husband, Roger Kittle: siblings; Peggy Ayers, Patricia Wray, and Gregory West; niece Debra Wray and nephews: Jeff Ayers; Richard and Randy Wray; Chris Silski, James Minnix and Donnie Minear.
Grandchildren Andrew Henline and Morgan Koon were her caregivers. Penny expressed gratitude to the memory of Sister Mary Stephen Reynolds who encouraged her in her career and was her friend and mentor. Special thanks to the visiting nurses from Amedisys for the wonderful care they provided.
In keeping with Penny’s wishes, Cremation will be provided with no services.
