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50 person limit as per federal guidelines and the National Funeral Directors Association.
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All Obituaries
Claude Yoder Dover
Claude R. Yoder passed away September 25, 2020.
Claude was born on November 3, 1940 and was predeceased by his wife, Sovilla. Claude is survived by his children John Mark and Carol Ann.
Viewing will be Wednesday, September 30 at the Central Mennonite Church, 220 W. Denneys Rd., Dover, from 2:00-3:50 pm. Service will follow at 4:00 pm. Interment will follow in the adjoining...
Claude R. Yoder passed away September 25, 2020.
Claude was born on November 3, 1940 and was predeceased by his wife, Sovilla. Claude...
Donald C Wothers Kinsport, TN
Donald “Donny” C. Wothers
March 4th, 1957 - September 24th, 2020
Donny was born on 3/4/57 in Kent General Hospital in Dover, Delaware. He was a 1975 Graduate of Caesar Rodney High School and 4 year member of the Cross Country/Track & Field team.
He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He spent many years doing charitable work for Veterans Cemeteries and fallen soldiers with the Patriot Guard Riders. He was a Location Coordinator for Wreaths...
Donald “Donny” C. Wothers
March 4th, 1957 - September 24th, 2020
Donny was born on 3/4/57 in Kent General Hospital in Dover, Delaware. He was a 1975 Graduate of Caesar Rodney...
Doris Vrhovac Dover
Doris M. Vrhovac, age 87 of Dover, DE passed away September 21, 2020 at Country Rest Home in Greenwood, DE. Doris was born on June 1, 1933 to Maurice & Emma Wagner in Baltimore, MD.
A graduate of Dundalk Senior High School, she went on to work for the State of Delaware as a film librarian in the Townsend Building. Her hobbies included softball in high school and bowling later in life. Doris was fond of cardinals and loved bird watching. She...
Doris M. Vrhovac, age 87 of Dover, DE passed away September 21, 2020 at Country Rest Home in Greenwood, DE. Doris was born on June 1, 1933 to Maurice & Emma Wagner in Baltimore,...
Gerald Buckworth Dover
Gerald Allan Buckworth passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1940 in Elkton, Maryland, the son of the late Clifton Laws Buckworth and Elsie Mae Sapp Buckworth.
Gerald grew up in Middletown, Delaware and Elkton, Marland, where he played sports throughout his high school years. His love of athletics led him into teaching and coaching sports. He attended Wesley College for two years, then earned his Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia...
Gerald Allan Buckworth passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1940 in Elkton, Maryland, the son of the late Clifton Laws Buckworth and Elsie Mae Sapp...
Deacon James Tormey, Sr. Camden, DE
Deacon James Martin Tormey, Sr., 87, of Camden, DE., passed away, Saturday September 19 at home. Mr. Tormey was born February 11, 1933 in Philadelphia to John F. Tormey and Helen M. (Callahan) Tormey. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters Sr. Winifred Tormey, SSJ and M. Barbara Tormey. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Charlotte Ann Tormey (nee Dornberger) and his children, James Tormey Jr. (Suzanne deceased), Erin Irwin (Stephen), Colleen Markham (Steven) and...
Deacon James Martin Tormey, Sr., 87, of Camden, DE., passed away, Saturday September 19 at home. Mr. Tormey was born February 11, 1933 in Philadelphia to John F. Tormey and Helen M. (Callahan)...
Charles Hallett Hartly
CHARLES G. HALLETT passed peacefully at home in Hartly, DE with his family by his side on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Charles was born August 9, 1930, in Orange, MA, the son of Violet and Charles Hallett. As a young boy he learned the meaning of work, working alongside his Father in the woods, on a farm, or in the foundry. Charles was a Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Williamsburg – “The Willie B” – the Presidential yacht as an engineman during...
CHARLES G. HALLETT passed peacefully at home in Hartly, DE with his family by his side on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Charles was born August 9, 1930, in Orange, MA, the son of Violet and...
James Glass Dover
James Arthur Glass of Camden DE, 61 years of age, departed this life in his home on September 17, 2020. James was born on September 24, 1958 in Dover DE. He attended Caesar Rodney Senior High School. James joined holy matrimony with Mae Watson in 1980.
James, known to most as Jimmy, spent his childhood growing up in Star Hill. Jimmy was born stricken with cerebral palsy; however as young boy he stood out because he never allowed his disability to deter him from doing anything such as roller...
James Arthur Glass of Camden DE, 61 years of age, departed this life in his home on September 17, 2020. James was born on September 24, 1958 in Dover DE. He attended Caesar Rodney Senior High...
Gerald Freeman Felton
Diane Gerald “Lumpy” Freeman, was born in Dover, DE on November 24, 1952 to Ernest Sudler and Hazel Johnson. She transitioned on September 16, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Diane gave her life to Christ at a young age and was not ashamed to share her faith with others that she encountered. Diane was a member of First Pilgrim Baptist Church in Camden, DE under the leadership of Bishop...
Diane Gerald “Lumpy” Freeman, was born in Dover, DE on November 24, 1952 to Ernest Sudler and Hazel Johnson. She transitioned on September 16, 2020...
Bernetta Jackson Dover
Bernetta “Cookie” Jackson, 69, of Dover, Delaware passed peacefully on September 16, 2020 surrounded by her husband, children and family at her home in Lake Shore Village.
Bernetta was the oldest of 8 children. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 9, 1950 to the late Walena Hodges and John Washington. As a girl, Bernetta attended PS 64 in Brooklyn, NY, Maxwell High School in...
Bernetta “Cookie” Jackson, 69, of Dover, Delaware passed peacefully on September 16, 2020 surrounded by her husband, children and family at her home in Lake...
Rhonda Tyndall Dover
Rhonda Joan Tyndall passed away on September 16 at her home in Dover following an illness. She was born on September 22, 1951 to the late Ronald Minner and Virginia (Woodruff) Minner. She was a 1969 graduate of Caesar Rodney High School and began her working career at JC Penney. After earning an Associate Degree from Del Tech Community College, she became a contract specialist at USDA Soil Conservation Service, retiring in 2014. Rhonda especially...
Rhonda Joan Tyndall passed away on September 16 at her home in Dover following an illness. She was born on September 22, 1951 to the late Ronald Minner and Virginia (Woodruff)...
Daniel Kramer Greenwood, DE
Daniel John Kramer, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020, in Christiana Hospital. He was 74.
Dan was born December 12, 1945 in Middlefield, Ohio to the late, William & Fern(Hostetler) Kramer. He had worked as an auctioneer all around the State of Delaware since 1972. He grew the best pole lima beans, and made the best Kettle Corn in Delaware.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Sarah Ann...
Daniel John Kramer, of Greenwood, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020, in Christiana Hospital. He was 74.
Dan was born December 12, 1945 in Middlefield, Ohio to the...
MSGT Wayne Harlan (Retired) Hartly
Interment service with Military Honors, Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 10 am at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.
Interment service with Military Honors, Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 10 am at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.
Mary Ann Hampton Dover
Mary Ann Virginia Sisco was born September 6, 1949, to the late Mable Rias and late Norman Sisco in Chestertown, Maryland. She was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2020.
She attended school in Maryland until relocating to Delaware at the age of 15. She attended William W. M. Henry Comprehensive High School and later graduated from Dover High School in June 1967. She received a certificate of completion from Kent County Vocation at Delaware Tech.
After...
Mary Ann Virginia Sisco was born September 6, 1949, to the late Mable Rias and late Norman Sisco in Chestertown, Maryland. She was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13,...
Betty Carter Dover
Betty Ann Carter, 90
Betty Ann Carter passed away on September 12, 2020. Betty, a life long member of the Cheswold community, was born on December 29, 1929 to Kennard Grigsby and Edna Reed Grigsby Carney. Betty is survived by her three children: daughter, Loretta R. Carter: son, Zachery C. Carter and his wife, Janet; daughter Gail Y. Ridgeway and her husband, Garry; six grandchildren: Travis Ridgeway and his wife, Kristen; Jessica Carter Mendieta and her husband Donny; Eric...
Betty Ann Carter, 90
Betty Ann Carter passed away on September 12, 2020. Betty, a life long member of the Cheswold community, was born on December 29, 1929 to Kennard Grigsby and Edna...
Dolores Davis Dover, DE
Dolores (Dee) Frances Davis, age 86 of Dover passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 11th 2020. Born on February 6th,1934 Dolores was the daughter of the late Edward Fitzgerald and Margaret (Fitzgerald) Heney.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, she graduated from Olney High School, class of '53, where she was active with the drill team.
Dee met and married Jack Davis in 1962 and the two would share 43 wonderful years together. She and Jack built a home in...
Dolores (Dee) Frances Davis, age 86 of Dover passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 11th 2020. Born on February 6th,1934 Dolores was the daughter of the late...
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