DOVER - Agnes Pennella, of Dover, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Agnes was born Dec. 29 1934, in New York City to the late Emile Dowden and Letitia Searls Dowden. She was a proud alumnus of the prestigious Hunter College in NY and earned a degree in economics. Agnes was so proud when she became the wife of Colonel Anthony John Pennella. Agnes was honored to be part of the military community. She traveled the world and was an active volunteer for several military base activities. She was appointed as a Justice of the Peace Magistrate where she served on the bench for 26 years retiring in 2010 as a senior Judge for the State of Delaware. Agnes was passionate about her work with the people of court 7 and members of the law enforcement community in Dover. Agnes loved spending time with her family and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony John Pennella in 1977; and a brother, Lewis Dowden. She is survived by two sons, Anthony F Pennella of Bear, Miles L Pennella of Plano, Texas; daughter, Laura Pennella Greene of Hockessin; brother, Rex Dowden of Baldwin, N.Y.; sister, Valerie Dowden Asti of Newark; nephews and nieces, Greg Dowden, Scott Dowden, Holly Dowden Everson, Stacy Dowden Hare, Rosemary Pennella; and two grandchildren, Daniel and Elizabeth Greene. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday March 19, 2011, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Friends may call Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday noon to 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Long Island National Cemetery, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Christiana Care Health System, please contact Joel Kelly, Director of Development, PO Box 1668, Wilmington, DE 19899-1668. Letters of condolence may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.