February 17, 2018

William “Bill” D. Pratt of Kennett Square

William “Bill” D. Pratt, 81, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Feb. 11, after a short illness.  Due to the loving care of his devoted wife, Bill was able to live out his life in the home he loved. Bill died surrounded by love.

William D. Pratt

Bill was born and lived his entire life in beautiful Chester County. He attended Sanford School and was a proud member of the Class of 1955.Bill had a strong work ethic and spent 27 years at the Kennett Square Post Office before retiring in 1992.

He found great pleasure in the simple things of life. He adored his family and loved all sports. Bill and Judy were blessed with many years of retirement together. They truly love and enjoyed one another. Whenever one would visit, Judy was most likely in the kitchen and Bill had a game on TV. You were always made to feel welcomed.

Bill was predeceased by his mother and father, Esther Garrett and Edward LeRoy Pratt and his brother, Richard L. Pratt.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Judith E. Pratt; two daughters, Susan Pratt Murphy (Kevin) and Sandra Leigh Pratt; three stepchildren, Sharon L. Eggers (Steve), Jeffrey W. Riggs and Joseph H. Coover Jr. He was a loving “Pop-Pop” to 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Bill was a gentle, kind and selfless man with a wonderful sense of humor. His passing leaves a deep void in many hearts but he leaves the gift of many life lessons and countless fond memories. He will be dearly missed and forever loved.

At Bill’s request, there will be no memorial or funeral services. However, a contribution may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 400 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

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Photo of the Week: The Old Mill’s Stream

Photo of the Week: The Old Mill's Stream

A stream runs past an old hydroelectric mill on Fairville Road. Built by the General Electric Co. in 1919, the generator at the mill provided electricity for the Dawson Family home in post-WWI Pennsbury Township. By the 1930s, though, the generator was no longer needed.

 

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$15 K in scholarships available 

Benchmark Federal Credit Union has opened a call for entries to Chester County area students as well as existing membership to compete for five college scholarships totaling $15,000.

Three graduating high school senior students will each receive a $4,000 scholarship. Two students currently enrolled in an accredited higher-education institution will each receive a one-time $1,500 scholarship toward their fall 2018 tuition.

Benchmark Federal Credit Union’s Rebecca Worthington presents a scholarship check for $4,000 to Emily O’Brien, who graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School last June and is attending West Chester University.

For almost a decade, we have been thrilled to present scholarship checks to students across the region as they pursue their dreams,” said David LaSala, Benchmark president and CEO. “Benchmark is committed to supporting financial success strategies throughout our Chester County community.”

All scholarship applicants must successfully answer the following: Pick an experience from your life and explain how it has influenced your financial development/well-being. Essays of up to 750 words are due by Friday, March 30, 2018 and will be judged by an independent panel of community and education leaders. Winners will be notified by April 27, 2018. The scholarship program is open to students who already are, or are eligible, to become Benchmark FCU members, and do so prior to the contest deadline. The minimal membership fee to join the credit union is $5.00. Rules, Official Cover Sheet, and membership information can be found at www.benchmarkfcu.org.

As the only federal credit union to serve Chester County exclusively, Benchmark also provides a free, award-winning financial literacy curriculum in more than 59 public schools across Chester County. The interactive, online program aligns with state curriculum requirements for personal finance education. Students are exposed to real-life scenarios where they learn to pay bills, balance a budget, and manage unexpected expenses such as parking tickets, interest charges, and overdraft fees. The educational program also introduces students to auto loans, bank statements, entertainment costs, savings, and more.

 

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