All Obituaries

            Mary Lynn Okerlund Kaczka (71) passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019.             Mary Lynn was born on November 30, 1947 in Clearfield, PA. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Marjorie (Gallup) Okerlund.             She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Anthony Kaczka: brother, Kenneth Okerlund of Clearfield, PA: sister Susan...

  Ann MacKinnis, of Seaford, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, in her home. She was 82.    Ann was born September 3, 1936 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late, George & Margaret(Stewart) Phelps. She was a summa cum laude graduate of St. Elizabeth’s College, Covenant Station, N.J., with a GPA of 3.98. Ann then began a career as an Administrator in Planning & Zoning for the Town of Morristown, New Jersey, spanning a course of almost 40 years,...

     James “Jimmy” Long Jr., 68, of Lincoln, DE received his wings on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Delaware Hospice in Milford, Delaware.      He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 19, 1950 to the late Elizabeth Paio-Long and James R. Long Sr.  He attended Caesar Rodney and Capital School District.  He married his loving wife on May 26, 1973.  Out of this matrimony came a fine son, James. After school, he was...

Tighaira Sayles, age 20 of Clayton, DE went home to be with the Lord suddenly on March 7, 2019.  Ms. Sayles is survived by her mother Shadena, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.  Funeral Service Saturday, March 23, 2019, 11 am at Greater Life Christian Church, Camden, DE.  Friends may call at church beginning at 10 am.  Share a memory at www.pippinfuneralhome.com

    Judith Helen Hays, of Dover, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Country Rest Home, Greenwood.  She was 81.      Judy was born October 19, 1937, in Brewer, Maine to the late Ben & Ruby(McLaughlin) Osgood.  She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son,...

Dorene Russell, age 71 went home to be with the angels on March 18, 2019 at Bayhealth Kent General in Dover, DE. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. to Ralph and Mary Oeller. She was a loving mother and proud grandmother. Her grandchildren were her life and she will be deeply missed. She is preceded in death by her father Ralph Oeller and is survived by her mother Mary Oeller; son Jerry Russell, his wife Tonya Russell; son Vernon Russell; grandchildren Jonah Russell, Jacqueline...

   Benjamin A. Lonski, Jr., of Magnolia, passed away peacefully in his home, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 75.     Ben was born July 21, 1943, in Hazletville, DE to the late, Benjamin & Mabel (LaValley) Lonski.  He spent many years as an over the road truck driver, and along with his wife Nyleen, saw most of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In his free time he enjoyed “miniature...

     Prologue      Catherine Evelyn Jackson also known as “CJ” was a woman of ‘Great Price’ (Proverbs 31) who was loved, admired and respected by many. She loved the Lord and prayed to receive Him as her Savior and Lord to rule over her life at an early age. Catherine was passionate in praying daily for the salvation of her children whom she loved dearly. But not only them but the whole world. She also loved the children of her extended...

Désirée Gipner, 63, died in her home Saturday, March 16th, 2019, surrounded by family. Although she was born in Marietta, Georgia; she was quite young when they moved- and so she considered herself a native Californian. In 2015, she moved to Delaware to live with her daughter’s family. She will be remembered for being a loving mother, her dry sense of humor, her willingness to help anyone without question, her unconditional friendship, her strong sense of family, the...

Keith Bryan Miller, of Felton, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 15, 2019, in the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, surrounded by his loving family. He was 62.     Keith was born July 26, 1956, in Wilmington, DE.  He had worked as a painter for many years, and in his free time enjoyed watching movies, swimming, and mowing the lawn.     He is preceded in death by his father, Freddie Miller.     Keith is survived...

         Dover- Kenneth “Pop Pop” Zearfoss passed away Monday, March 4, 2019, at Kent General in Dover surrounded by his loving family. He was 67. Mr. Zearfoss was born in Williamsport, PA the son of the late James Frederick and Mary Elizabeth (Lynn) Zearfoss .Mr. Zearfoss was employed as a dry wall hanger for several years. He enjoyed watching football; NASCAR; motorcycle racing; but mostly he adored his family especially his...

Lillian Caroline Ponte, age 96, of Dover, Delaware, formerly of Rockaway, NJ and Hollywood, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.  Mrs. Ponte was a co-proprietor with her husband of the Dover Typewriter Center in Rockaway, one of the earlier businesses located on Route 46. Besides her parents and siblings, Mrs. Ponte was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Reginald V. Ponte; her daughter, Nancy L. McClure; and her grandson, Brian Coffey.  She is survived by her...

   Eugene Jackson Adams, Jr., 76, was called to the Kingdom of Heaven on March 2, 2019. He was born on June 23, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Eugene Jackson Adams and Elizabeth (Johnson).    Jay, as he was known by family and friends, served in the United States Navy from the time he was 17 until his discharge in Philadelphia in 1974. As a gunner’s mate and later in the Seabees, he eventually achieved the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class. He sailed on...

    George F. Thompson, of Dover, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019, in Kent General Hospital. He was 95.      George was born December 21, 1923, in Philadelphia, PA. to the late, Frank & Rose(Fisher) Thompson. He served proudly in the United States Air Force for over 21 years, before retiring with the rank of Tech Sergeant. His career in the military spanned 3 wars, WW II, Korea, and Vietnam, where he earned several commendations...

Norman Sudler, Jr. was born and raised on Sudlers Row and then resided at KenCrest. He is preceded in death by his father, Norman Sudler, Sr.; mother, Beatrice Sudler, sisters,  Margret Summers, Catharine Crowner, Rose Ashley, Shirley Baynard, and brother Leroy Sudler. He is survived by his sisters Mable Cousins of Dover, Lorraine Stevens, Deretha Ridgway both of Clayton and brothers, Ronald Sudler of Clayton and Arnold Sudler of Smyrna and a host of nieces, nephews and...