March 18, 2024

Thomas Arnold, 95, of West Chester, died Monday, March 4, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Mary C. Arnold, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Hoboken, N.J., he was the son of the late Thomas Arnold and the late Carolyn Martina (Schmidt) Arnold.

Survivors include his two sons, Clarke Arnold of West Chester, and Stephen Arnold of Astoria, Ore.; three granddaughters, Molly Arnold, Katie Arnold, and Megan Arnold; one grandson, Michael Arnold; and his two great-grandchildren, Thomas Arnold, and Grace Arnold.

Thomas graduated from Syracuse University in 1953 and earned his MBA in 1967 from San Francisco State. He served our country as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne.

Thomas worked in business for 20 years and had a second career as a college professor. He taught at various colleges including Philadelphia Community College, Ursinus College, and West Chester University, and was also the chairman of the business department for Beaver College (Now Arcadia University).

He was a friend of the Unitarian Congregation of West Chester. Thomas was an avid fencer and coach. In his free time, he became a stamp collector, poet, and storyteller, and built and painted toy soldiers from scratch. Thomas loved to travel and saw much of the world with his late wife.

A memorial service celebrating Thomas’ life will be held privately for the family and close friends. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com

Gregg A. Pyle, 62, died Monday, March 11, ,at his home in Kennett Square. He was the loving husband of Gail (Burns) Pyle, who he met in 2006 and married in 2012. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Robert Pyle and Mary (Carpenter) Pyle.

Gregg graduated from Unionville High School and RETS Electronic School in Marple. He then went on to be an Auto Glass Installer for Safelite Auto Glass of West Chester, for 38 years. It was a job he enjoyed as it gave him a chance to meet lots of people.

Gregg was someone who liked to keep busy. He liked to spend time tinkering around the house, going to the beach to surf fish and crab, spending time in his garden, cooking, and time with his family. He also enjoyed hunting for many years. Gregg always said if he was teasing you about something that meant he loved you. He enjoyed growing up on the Longwood property with his brothers. He was a true Dennis the Menace growing up!

Gregg will be remembered and missed for his sense of humor, his kindness, his love for his family and friends.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Gregg is survived by his brothers, Gary Pyle (Ann) of Chesapeake, Va.; Brian Pyle (Karen) of West Chester; and Glenn Pyle of Winchester, Va. He is also survived by his nieces, Kelly Reinhart (Tim) and Nicole Curley (Kyle); and his great-nieces and nephews, Harper, Avery, Chase, and Ro.

You are invited to visit with Gregg’s family and friends from 2–4 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the Red Clay Room, 423 Dalmation Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. His Celebration of Life will begin at 4. No formal wear is required. Please wear jeans and tee shirts, which is what Gregg would want people to wear to his celebration.

In lieu of flowers we ask that you donate in Gregg’s name to either the Brandywine SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, or KACS (Kennett Area Community Service), PO Box 1025, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

Arrangements are by Matthew J. Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square.  To view Gregg’s online tribute, and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com

C. Robert Barnett, 84, of Kennett Square, formerly of West Grove, died  Sunday, March 10, at Linden Hall, Kennett Square.

Born in West Grove. he was the son of the late Walter E. Barnett and the late Dorothy Hopkins Barnett.

He was a crane operator at Lukens Steel Co. in Coatesville,  for many years

Mr. Barnett was an avid Phillies fan. He went to Clearwater, Fla. every year to see the Phillies at spring training. He was a season ticket holder for many years. While in Florida he enjoyed going to the Daytona 500 Nascar race. He enjoyed country music and enjoyed going to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., and he enjoyed being with his friends. Bob was also a Judge of Elections for many years in his district in West Grove.

He leaves no survivors.

You are invited to attend his Graveside service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.

To view his online tribute and to leave a memory, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

Arrangements by the Foulk Funeral Home, West Grove.