All Obituaries

  Bernice McClain, of Dover, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 12, 2018, in Capitol Nursing Home.  She was 85.   She was born November 24, 1932, in Smyrna, DE to the late, John Jones & Lily Mae Little Jones. She held various jobs throughout  her career, doing factory work, working on Dover Air Force Base, and most notably working as a cook and housekeeper in the Governors Mansion for the State of Delaware.    In addition to her parents,...

Esteban Gonzalez IV left us on November 13, 2018 at Sibley Kimmel Hospital in Washington DC. He was 39 years old.  He moved from Modesto, CA to Smyrna, DE in 2015.   Esteban is preceded in death by his mother, Belinda Gonzalez.  He was a devoted father to two beautiful young daughters, Deyanna and Sariyah. In addition to his daughters he is survived by immediate family in Smyrna, DE; Middletown DE; Camden, DE, Modesto, CA; and Greenfield, MA.  Funeral service Sunday,...

Donald E. Watkins went to be with the Lord on Nov. 9, 2018,  happily reuniting with his parents.  He was born in Richmond, Va 1/25/60; Richmond was always "home" to him.  He was a graduate of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.  Donald spent his early years in Boy Scouts attaining the highest rank of Eagle Scout.  He worked as an EMT with Richmond Ambulance and was a member of New Kent Fire for many years.  His fondest memories are kayaking the...

Willie C. Major, Jr. Age 42, suddenly passed on November 11, 2018.  Son of Mildred & the late Ronald Heath. Survived by his mother, children, siblings, aunts, uncles and friends.  Visitation Saturday 11/17/2018, 11 am until service 12 Noon at Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming, DE.; cremation at the request of Mr. Major to follow.  www.pippinfuneralhome.com

Margie Eiliene Yost Pusey, age 77 years, Dover, DE, formerly of Magnolia, DE and Snow Hill, MD.   Margie Eiliene Yost Pusey entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 5, 2018, at State Street Assisted Living, Dover, DE, where she had been a resident since 2015. Born August 3, 1941, near Middletown, PA, she was the youngest daughter of Christian J. Yost, Sr., and Sarah J. Heller Yost. Margie graduated from Hershey High School, Hershey, PA, in 1959. In 1960, she married the love of...

     David E. Moore, 25, of Magnolia left us on November 12, 2018.      David is survived by his mother, Maria F. Poulson and her husband Andrew C. Poulson, Jr. of Harrington; his sister, Shabria F. Steuer of Harrington; his brother, John D. Cooper of Harrington;  his maternal grandfather, Peter D. Moore of Magnolia; his maternal grandmother Carrie V. Criner of Virginia; his paternal grandfather, Charles Fisher of Dover; his nieces...

     Loretta Marie (Lins ) Cable , of Hartly, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, November 7, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was  81.      Born in Phoenix, MD on Feb. 15, 1937. The daughter of the late Maurice and Hilda Mae Turnbaugh Lins.       Loretta worked at the Old Vita Foods in Chestertown, as a housekeeper at Washington College;  and worked several years in...

     Amy Nadine Love, 43, of Dover passed away on November 1, 2018.      Amy was born in Milford, DE on October 3, 1975 to Janice Love and the late Fred Love, Sr. She transitioned from this life with her family by her side at Season’s Hospice on November 1, 2018. Amy is preceded in death by her father, Fred Love, Sr., paternal grandmother, Thelma Cruz, maternal grandfather, James Blackwell, Sr., maternal grandmother, Daisy Blackwell, maternal...

   Albert R. Gordy, Jr., of Hartly, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, in Starr Regional Hospital, Etowah, Tennessee.  He was 69.     He had worked for many years as an over the road truck driver for Hobbs Enterprises and Shady Brook Farms; and had also worked at George’s Truck Repair.     Albert was preceded in death by his father, Albert Raymond Gordy, and his brother, Ron Gordy.     Albert is...

         Patti Ann Colone, of Hartly, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, in Christiana Hospital.  She was 56.      Patti was born in Pensacola, Florida, and had lived in Oneonta, New York, before settling in Delaware. She had worked for many years at Mold-A-Matic, as a quality control inspector, in Oneonta, N.Y., then held various other positions in various career fields throughout her life, including Home Health Care and...

Dolores B. Tharp, of Townsend, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 30, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 71.     Dolores was born, January 9, 1947, in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late, George & Mary (Kelly) Garvine. She enjoyed spending time with her family, liked to travel, and cooking & gardening.     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister,...

Herbert J. Hartnett of Wyoming passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the family home surrounded by his loving family after a long fight with Alzheimers.  He was born on December 11, 1934 to the late John R. Hartnett, Sr. and Margaret A. Hartnett. Herbert served his country proudly in the Army during the Korean War.  He was the successful owner of Hartnett Contracting for over 50 years, and a skilled farmer for most of his life.  Herbert also helped build the track at...

     Matthew Watkins, 70, passed away on October 14, 2018 in Houston, Texas.      A funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, DE 19934 where there will be a viewing from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Saturday.  Burial will be private.  Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com. 

     Tony L. Rothenbacher, 57, of Dover passed away on October 29, 2018.      Tony was currently employed as a field supervisor for Charles West Farms in Milford, and had been there for about 15 years.  Previously, he was a forklift driver for Playtex for about 10 years. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and watching television shows that explained how to repair automobiles.  Tony most of all enjoyed playing with his...

   Saul Valdes, of Seaford, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 75.    Saul was born September 9, 1943, in Guayama, Puerto Rico, to the late Pablo Vega & Marcela Valdes. He worked for over 25 years for Mountaire Farms, in Sussex County. In his free time he enjoyed going to yard sales and auctions, and fishing.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...