Frank G. Carpenter, Sr.

Frank G. Carpenter Sr., 93, formerly of Sadsburyville, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Hickory House in Honey Brook.  He was the husband of the late Gertrude N. Crabtree Carpenter who passed in 2015. They shared 67 years of marriage together. Born in West Chester he was the son of the late Irving and Gertrude Sylvester Carpenter.

He worked in the maintenance department at Pepperidge Farms in Downingtown for over 30 years.  He was a member of the Wagontown Union Chapel serving as elder.

He proudly served on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter "Bramble" from 1945-1946, obtaining the rank of Seaman First Class.

He is survived by his children, Nancy, wife of Phil Yarnall of Downingtown, Linda, wife of Bruce Manning of Coatesville, and Frank Jr., husband of Susan Laub Carpenter of St. Petersburg, FL, four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mary, wife of Bob Pyle of West Chester.  He was preceded in death by seven brothers and six sisters.

Due to the current restriction on public gatherings, services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Wagontown Chapel, PO Box 200, Wagontown, PA, 19376, or to Hickory House, 3120 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA, 19344.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com