All Obituaries

Joan Frances McNiece, age 88 of Camden, DE passed away on January 26, 2023.  Joan was born June 12, 1934, in New Jersey, the daughter of Jasper & Jean Benenati Joan became a fully professed nun in the late 50’s and early 60’s with the Sisters of St. John the Baptist.  Her career found her teaching at several schools in New York and New Jersey. She attended Seton Hall University and Kean University where she studied art, business & education. She...

Funeral Service Thursday, February 2, 2023, 6 pm  at Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming, DE; where friends may call beginning at 4 pm.  Graveside Service 10 am, Friday, February 3, 2023, 10 am at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Sandtown, DE; departure for cemetery in procession from Pippin Funeral Home, Friday 9:30 am.

Evelyn L. Shane “Louise” Cook age 87 of Camden-Wyoming was born in Leipsic, DE on April 29, 1935, to the late William and Evelyn Shane Wheeler. Louise, a graduate of Smyrna High School in 1953, attended Beebe Hospital School of Nursing.  She worked several years at Kent General Hospital in the operating room.  She left her nursing career to work with her brother at Shane Quality Press assisting with the printing business. Louise enjoyed dancing in her...

     Highland Village, Texas- Thomas Ardell Wise and Marilyn Carole (Frese) Wise of Highland Village, Texas have passed away.  Marilyn was 84, Thomas was 85. Thomas Wise was born July 6, 1937 and passed away January 11, 2023. He was the son of the late Samuel and Madeline Wise of Delaware. Marilyn Wise was born December 24, 1937 and passed away October 21, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Harry and M. Lourine Frese of...

Cathy Renee Leday-Charles, of Dover, originally from Opelousas, Louisiana; went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 19, 2023 in the Center at Eden Hill, Dover, after a lengthy illness. She was 61.      Cathy was born October 27, 1961 in Lafayette, Louisiana to the late, John L. Hill & Lois Leday.    She served proudly in the United States Army & Reserves for over 22 years. She made a career of being a registered nurse, working in...

     Our Dear Father and Husband, Gary Paul Bollinger,  of Greenwood; went home to be with Jesus on January 18, 2023. He was 78.      Gary was born July 23, 1944 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late, William & Faye(Suffel) Bollinger. He served proudly in the United States Air Force, and worked for many years in the avionics field for Atlantic Aviation and the Dupont Corporation both in New Castle.  In his free time he was an...

     Richard Lee Krueger, Jr., of Smyrna, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 54.      Richard was born April 12, 1968 in Dover, DE to Esther(Horn) Krueger and the late, Richard Lee Krueger. Richard was a Graduate of Dover High School, Class of 1986, and had been a member of the Dover Senators Band all 4 years. He then graduated from Millersville University in Lancaster , Pennsylvania in 1990 with...

     Harrington’s Michael Guy Smith, 64, died Monday, January 16, 2023 in a fatal accident. Michael was born February 9,1958, in Milford, DE to Alfred Smith Sr. and Louise P. Smith of Harrington, DE. His early school years were spent at Lake Forest South Elementary School, and he later graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1977.      After Michael graduated, he held several jobs before landing his coveted position in 1982 as a Lead...

  Robert Sterldon Reid passed away peacefully, January 16, 2023, with his family by his side.  He was 81.  Born October 10, 1941, in Thomasville NC, he was the first-born son of Margaret Maxine Holley Reid and Eugene Robert Reid.  He grew up in Thomasville NC, where he graduated from Church Street HS.  After graduation he worked at Thomasville Furniture Industries before joining the Air Force. He completed Crash Rescue and Structural Firefighter...

Joseph (Pops) Bauer of Harrington, DE, passed away on January 15, 2023. Pops was a loyal and compassionate man who celebrated 64 years and five loving days of marriage with his wife, Dianne Bauer. He was strong and proud, pushing through his ailments until the very end.  Joseph is survived by his wife, Dianne L. Bauer; his children, Didee, John (Deborah), and Deborah; his sister Gale Grice (Mary Peterson); his grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason (Megan), Paul (Alicia),...

     Shaun Daniel Burke, of Dover, passed away peacefully, January 14, 2023 in the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. He was 75.     Shaun was born July 17, 1947 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to the late Kenneth & Ethel (Johnson) Burke. He served proudly in the United States Air Force before working for the State of Delaware as a facilities management superintendent for over 20 years before retiring.      In his free time he...

     Vernon K Abrams, of Dover, went home to be with his Lord on January 13, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born in Bay View Maryland, on February 18, 1932 to the late Harry E Abrams Jr. and Rebecca (Becky Dennison) Abrams. The family moved to Stanton, Delaware in 1939.      Vernon was a graduate of Conrad High School, class of 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean War and proudly served as a Sergeant in U.S. Army Medical Corp, 3rd Division, 7th...

    Charles Edward Darling passed away January 12, 2023, at Christiana Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born to the late Maurice and Hazel (Voshell) Darling on September 26, 1946 in Dover, DE. After graduating from Caesar Rodney High School in 1966, his senior quote being “bring it on,” Charles was drafted into the US Army. Upon his discharge in 1968, Charles began his career as a heavy equipment operator. During his lifetime, he worked for various...

     Frederick W. Hotchkiss, 80, of Camden, DE passed away January 11, 2023 at Bayhealth Hospital in Dover, DE. Born July 10, 1942 in Springboro, PA, he was the son of Neil H. and Kathryn (Boyce) Hotchkiss. Fred was a part of the graduating class of 1960 at Conneaut Valley High School, as well as the graduating class of 1965 at Delaware Valley University where he earned a degree in Dairy Husbandry.      After graduating from Delaware Valley, Fred enjoyed a...

Lorraine Griffin born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harman was born on June 12, 1934, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, passed this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the Kent General Hospital. Lorraine was one of three children, completing her early education in the Philadelphia school system. She met and married the Reverend Samuel Griffin of Philadelphia in 1954, three children were born of this union, Sandra, Michael, and Valarie, all preceding her in death. Before moving to Delaware,...