William E. Kenworthy
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William E. Kenworthy, 78, of Wagontown, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of Mary Pat Lohr Kenworthy with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Born in Compass, he was the son of the late Marvin and Marion Wattson Kenworthy.
Bill was a resident of Chester County all his life. He was on the road as a truck driver since the age of 18 and was most recently employed by Richard Senn of Eagle as a diesel mechanic. Bill also enjoyed working, for over 30 years, at the Buck Tractor Pulls. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by five children; Brenda, wife of Donald Skiles of Wagontown, Mary Lou Zaleski of Pequea, James LaMar and wife Kathy of Coatesville, Deb Kenworthy of Mt. Joy, and William E. Kenworthy, Jr. and wife Tammy of Wagontown, ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and five siblings; Fred Kenworthy of Wagontown, Helen Reynolds of Ephrata, Betty Harrison of Coatesville, Everett and Larry Kenworthy both of Gap. He was preceded in death by two brothers Paul and Raymond Kenworthy.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Octorara Trail, Sadsburyville, PA 19369, followed by interment in the Upper Octorara Cemetery, Parkesburg. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the Kingdom Hall from 12 noon until 1:30 PM.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at the www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dear Mary, I am sorry that
Dear Mary,
I am sorry that you lost your partner in life. I hope that the rest of your wonderful family will help get along with your life.
I still remember the wonderful times we had at Penns Table. It is too bad that more people did not have the memories we have shared.
May God bless and keep you safe.
As Always,
Sheriff Bob
Wm. Kenworthy
Dear Mary and family, We are so sorry about K.W., he will be greatly missed as a dear friend and hard working employee! He was LOVED by all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all always. Love Rich and Sally Senn @ Senn Repairs and Trucking.
Wm. Kenworthy
Dear Mary and family, We are so sorry about K.W., he will be greatly missed as a dear friend and hard working employee! He was LOVED by all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all always. Love Rich and Sally Senn @ Senn Repairs and Trucking.
Wm. Kenworthy
Dear Mary and family, We are so sorry about K.W., he will be greatly missed as a dear friend and hard working employee! He was LOVED by all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all always. Love Rich and Sally Senn @ Senn Repairs and Trucking.
Mary, I am so sorry to hear
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a devoted husband and I know he loved you very much, as that is what I seen by his actions at Country Gardens Restaurant. I enjoyed talking and waiting on both of you Saturday Mornings for breakfast. My new venture with Mike has kept me away from the Restaurant Saturday mornings, so it's been a long time since I've seen both of you. He will be missed, but cherish those good times and memories. I'm sorry I will not be able to come to his service, but know I'll be thinking of you and your family.
Bill, Jr. your dad was a special person and glad to have known him, I was always impressed how he looked after your mom. I will be thinking of your family.
Debbie & Mike Fisher
(Owners of Country Gardens Restaurant)
Prayers
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Husband, and Father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Kenworthy
My thoughts and prayers to all of the family; he will be missed. Growing up in Gum Tree with Bill, Pat, Jim, Debbie & Billy has many memories.(Memories of you also, Brenda & Mary Lou - you just didn't live there full time!!) :) I remember him as a very firm but loving man. You always knew where he stood! It was obvious that he adored his beautiful wife, children and grandchildren. He had a hearty laugh as I remember....what a really nice man. The world was blessed by his life; may happy memories keep him close in your hearts. Robin McCarter Whiteman
Family
My heart goes out to you all. Having never had a real family to call my own until now. I can only imagine the heartache. Mary, Your my brother and sisters mom. I cant help but care about you. You gave me wonderful siblings that you should be proud of. I wish I could say something to console you and the family. Just know, I am always here for you all. Thank you also Bill.... for being in my families life, and giving them a father. I never knew how it felt to have a dad. So I can only imagine how awful it would feel to loose one. I cant wait to meet you some day. Just not yet......