It is with great sadness that the trustees of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art announce the death of Phyllis Mills Wyeth on Jan. 14. Mrs. Wyeth was an early and major supporter of the fledgling Tri-County Conservancy, which became the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, and was a founding member of its Board. In addition to her work with the Brandywine she…
Phyllis Mills Wyeth, a noted philanthropist and a successful owner and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses, died Monday, Jan. 14, peacefully at her home with her husband, Jamie, by her side. She was 78 years old. A private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Phyllis’ memory are suggested to the Brandywine River Museum of Art and the Farnsworth Art Museum. Conservancy remembers Phyllis…
Pennsylvania State Police • A 17-year-old motorist was cited and transported following a Dec. 31 accident on Route 1 at State Farm Drive. Police said the youth struck another vehicle while trying to merge into southbound Route 1 traffic. The accident happened at 10:44 a.m. • Police said Patricia Hackett, 45, of Chadds Ford, was taken into custody for simple assault on Jan. 5. According…