Obituary of Kenneth W. Tress

Kenneth W. Tress, 79, of Wilmington, Delaware and formerly of Bethlehem, PA, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Brandywine Nursing Home, Wilmington, DE. Mr. Tress was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA where he graduated from Liberty High School Class of 1949. Mr. Tress was a veteran of the US Army. He was employed as a Machinist for Hartzell Machine Shop, Twin Oaks, until his retirement. Mr. Tress was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church. He was a man of faith who was devoted to his Lord and family. He enjoyed his home especially working in his wood shop. Mr. Tress was a Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan and he also loved to golf. Most of all he treasured the time spent with his family. Son of the late Chester Edward and Elda Edna Moyer Tress; Brother of the late Norwood Tress SURVIVORS Loving Wife of 58 years Edna M. Houser Tress Daughters: Barbara A. Parramore of Wilmington, DE and Bonnie S. (Pasquale F.) DeAntonio of Garnet Valley, PA Brothers: Leroy, Marshall and Edward Tress Sisters: Bernice Yoder, Lois Snyder and Pamela Wiederwax. Six Grandchildren Eight Great-Grandchildren In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810