William E. Kenworthy

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