Dennis Eric Keith Monro Archey, 60, of Parkesburg, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at the Coatesville V.A. Medical Center.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Roberta B. Archey of Parkesburg.
He was a 1970 graduate of the Octorara High School. He graduated from Penn State University and was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Dennis served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp, retiring after 20 years.
In his early years, Dennis attended Newlandville Mennonite Church. Recently, he was a member of the Grace Community Church of Parkesburg.
He was employed by Swarthmore University.
Dennis is surived, in addition to his mother, by his son Dennis E. Archey Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and his daughter, JaQui Erica Archey of Lancaster; and one granddaughter, Danaj Kellum; and siblings, Albert K. Archey and Michael J. Archey, both of Parkesburg and Leslie H. Archey of West Chester. He was predeceased by his brother, Charles Archey.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 2 PM at the Grace Community Church, 53 Hurley Road, Parkesburg with the viewing from 1 until 2 PM. Interment will follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery of Atglen.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at
www.wildefuneralhome.com