
Penny M. Vivoda, 65, of rural Belle Center, OH passed away Saturday morning, May 23, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH. Penny was born on January 18, 1961, in Lima, OH a daughter of the late Richard W. and Catherine R. (Robinson) Savage. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Savage and Mike Savage; and a brother-in-law, Bob Lewis. Penny married Jerry Vivoda on August 25, 1984 at Indian Lake, and they shared 42 years of love together. She is also survived by a sister, Linda (Carl) Henderson of Russells Point, OH; two brothers, Darren (Sharon) Savage of Belle Center and Kelly Savage of Russells Point; a sister-in-law, Debbie Lewis of Florida; two brothers-in-law, Todd Prall of Kenton, OH and Don (Diane) Lewis of Lewistown, OH; extended family members, Ralph Prall, Dave Prall, and Susan Coy; and several nieces and nephews. Penny was a 1979 graduate of Indian Lake High School. She enjoyed fishing and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. She loved spending time with her family. A celebration on Penny’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.
