Obituary of Kenneth M. Petty

Kenneth M. Petty, 90, a lifelong resident of Washington, died October 25, 2009, peacefully at St. Claire's Hospital, Dover. Born: On February 24, 1919, in the Karrsville section of Mansfield Township, he was a son of the late Earl and Jennie Petty. Personal: Ken worked as a watch repairman for Fliegauf Jewelers in Washington and as a utility man for Port Murray Dairy. He worked as a custodian for the State Police Washington barracks and he was a painter at the Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton. Ken served in the Army Air Corps as a combat medic in the Pacific Theater of operations during World War II. Ken loved sports both as a participant during high school and as a loyal fan and coach to his sons and grandchildren. He took up the sport of golf after he retired and enjoyed many years "on the green." In addition, he enjoyed woodworking and watch repairing. Memberships: He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Washington. Past member of the American Legion Post 103 in Washington. Survivors: three sons, Glenn of FL and his children, Brooks Darrin and Shannon, Brent and his wife Charlotte of Ohio and their children, Bryce and Matthew, and Scott and his wife Susan of Stewartsville, NJ and their children, Sarah and Kyle; and five great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Elaine B. Rush of East Stroudsburg, PA and Mary Ellen Schweitzer and her husband Phil of Summertown, TN and their children Ryan and Blake Rush and Jeremy and Daniel Lee; and six step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Elfriede A. in October, 1984 and his second wife Doris passed away on February 16, 2009; a brother George H. Petty and 2 sisters Elma Trace and Erla Yawger. Services: Visitation will be Friday October 30, 2009, 9 to 11 a.m. at Warren Hills Memorial Home. 234. W. Washington, Ave. Washington, NJ 07882. Funeral services will be Friday October 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jack DiMatteo Officiating, at the Warren Hills Memorial Home. 234. W. Washington, Ave. Washington, NJ 07882. Burial will be at Port Murray Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation., 532 Lafayette Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871.