William P. Root

William P. Root, 76, of West Chester, passed away on Sunday, September 7th, 2014 at the Pembrooke Health & Rehab Center of West Chester. He was the widower of the late Helen Bergery Root who died in 2005. Born in Valley Township, he was the son of the late William F. and Kathryn Fox Root.
Bill was an area resident all his life. He proudly served in the US Army. He was employed by the Lukens Steel Co. in Coatesville and retired from Foote Mineral in Exton.

He is survived by one son Vincent J. Root of West Chester and one brother Havard Root of Michigan.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 2pm from the Wilde Funeral home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with visitation from 1 to 2pm.