http://www.doverpost.com/article/20121030/OBITUARIES/121039987 doverpost.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Fri, 20 Dec 2013 02:37:10 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131218/OBITUARIES/131219780?rssfeed=true Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:17:50 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131218/OBITUARIES/131219780 Mr. Pfieffer was born May 16, 1951 in Dover Delaware to Edna V. (Steele) Pfieffer and the late Herman H. Pfieffer.
He worked as a heavy equipment operator for James Julian, Inc. and R.E. Pierson Construction, Inc. Mr. Pfieffer bought and sold antique tractors, he also enjoyed restoring and working on classic cars. He was an avid NASCAR [...]]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131218/OBITUARIES/131219794?rssfeed=true Wed, 18 Dec 2013 11:03:14 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131218/OBITUARIES/131219794 “Bob” was born September 27, 1941 in Evanston, Illinois to the late Alfred M. Groom and Alzina M. Ayers Groom. He had received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from Drake University, home of the Bulldogs, in Des Moines, Iowa.
He proudly served 20 years, all over the world, in the United States Air Force. Most recently as the Public Affairs Officer, retiring from Dover Air [...]]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131217/OBITUARIES/131219819?rssfeed=true Tue, 17 Dec 2013 11:16:53 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131217/OBITUARIES/131219819 Born and raised in Pottstown, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Helen and J. Roy Kinckiner. He was preceded in death by sisters Isabelle and Lois, and brothers, William and George.
Art is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Phyllis Ramsey Kinckiner, two children, son Keith Kinckiner and wife Billinda [...]]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131216/OBITUARIES/131219841?rssfeed=true Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:06:52 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131216/OBITUARIES/131219841 Leon was born May 18, 1953, in Greensboro, Maryland, to Katherine (Duhamel) Rhodes, and the late, Leon Anthony Rhodes.
Leon loved the challenge of repairing things. He was a jack of all trades, and if no one else could fix it, He could. Leon enjoyed the outdoors, and loved riding his motorcycles.]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131216/OBITUARIES/131219851?rssfeed=true Mon, 16 Dec 2013 11:50:30 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131216/OBITUARIES/131219851 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131216/OBITUARIES/131219858?rssfeed=true Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:28:58 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131216/OBITUARIES/131219858 Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 14, 1950. He was son of the late Mary Legg Zaccardelli and Richard Zaccardelli of Carl Junction, MO.
Bill worked for several construction companies in the Dover area as a general contractor before opening his own business, Zacc Inc. Construction. He retired [...]]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131216/OBITUARIES/131219859?rssfeed=true Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:13:36 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131216/OBITUARIES/131219859 Nancy was born, September 28, 1939 in Brockton, Mass. To the Late, Oliver & Alice(Stone) Powers. She was the co-owner, along with her husband, Paul J. Tyler, of Yummy Tummy Vending, LLC, in Wyoming, DE since 1996.
Nancy enjoyed playing Bingo, bowling, and going to the slots. She was a collector of lighthouses, hummels, and bells]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131212/OBITUARIES/131219911?rssfeed=true Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:08:52 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131212/OBITUARIES/131219911 Mr. Dickerson was born October 22, 1931 in Dover, New Jersey to the late Robert Dickerson and Pearl Edwards Dickerson.
He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, including a tour in Vietnam, before retiring in 1970 as a TSgt. After the service he worked by day and went to Delaware State University at night to earn his bachelor’s degree. He taught [...]]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131212/OBITUARIES/131219928?rssfeed=true Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:04:44 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131212/OBITUARIES/131219928 Sonny is survived by a loving family and many treasured friends who will be carrying his one-of-a kind spirit with them always.
Friends were a GIFT he continually gave himself - whether it was the community maintenance man, or his brother from another mother, or the lifelong relationships he made as a young man in the U.S. Air Force: Sonny's [...]]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131211/OBITUARIES/131219950?rssfeed=true Wed, 11 Dec 2013 10:50:25 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131211/OBITUARIES/131219950 She was born March 10, 1924 in Castroville, Texas to the late Urbanio and Emila Hinjosa , one of eleven children.
Mrs. Padilla was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dover and enjoyed crocheting.]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131210/OBITUARIES/131219992?rssfeed=true Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:44:04 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131210/OBITUARIES/131219992 Teresa loved the Lord early. She attended Mt. Zion Church in Marydel, Maryland and sang on the choir.
Teresa attended North Caroline High School in Denton, Maryland and was a band member (playing clarinet) during her high school years.]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131209/OBITUARIES/131209795?rssfeed=true Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:19:36 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131209/OBITUARIES/131209795 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131209/OBITUARIES/131209803?rssfeed=true Mon, 09 Dec 2013 11:09:41 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131209/OBITUARIES/131209803 He was born on March 30, 1925, son of the late Mary and Henry Spitzfaden of New York, New York.
Louis served in the U.S. Marines and U.S. Army for 27 years, a Veteran for World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was in E.O.D. (Explosive Bomb Disposal) for most of his military career. After retirement, he was a self-employed advertising specialist. He [...]]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131209/OBITUARIES/131209805?rssfeed=true Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:59:10 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131209/OBITUARIES/131209805 Graduating from Ridgely High School in 1954, “Ott” as he was known by his schoolmates, was a fierce competitor in soccer and baseball, and a member of the school’s 1951-1952 championship soccer team. He was a member of the National Guard and served in the U.S. [...]]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131209/OBITUARIES/131209807?rssfeed=true Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:53:29 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131209/OBITUARIES/131209807 Mary was born on August 27, 1915 in Clymer, PA, daughter of the late George and Anne (Forgac) Yasko.]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131209/OBITUARIES/131209808?rssfeed=true Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:50:47 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131209/OBITUARIES/131209808 Marlene was born on July 24, 1937 in Dover, Delaware, daughter of the late Milton and Mabel (Spence) Griffith.
She enjoyed life as a homemaker who loved the Christmas Season and was an ardent supporter of junior golf at Maple Dale Country Club.
Marlene is preceded in death by her husband Eugene Auen.]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131203/OBITUARIES/131209974?rssfeed=true Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:59:51 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131203/OBITUARIES/131209974 Mr. Hand was born October 27, 1953 in Dover, the son of the late Roy and Marian Hand.
He spent his lifetime as a Commercial Waterman on the Delaware Bay. His passion was running the dredge boat.
Big Rich was a Life Member and the current President of the Little Creek Fire Company, a position he held since 2000. He joined the department [...]]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131202/OBITUARIES/131209985?rssfeed=true Mon, 02 Dec 2013 12:32:48 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131202/OBITUARIES/131209985 Angela was born, February 21, 1956 in Dover, Delaware , to the Late, William Mack, and Dorothy Heath.
Angela loved the Lord, and enjoyed going to church. She attended Grace and Mercy Temple of Praise, in Dover; where she was a mother of the church, and also served on the hospitality committee.]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131202/OBITUARIES/131209991?rssfeed=true Mon, 02 Dec 2013 11:27:42 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131202/OBITUARIES/131209991 Margaret (Sally) was born on November 9, 1917 in Barnesboro, PA (renamed N. Cambria) to the late Samuel Sleigh and Margaret P. Jones Sleigh.
Margaret (Sally) was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to work in the yard, cook, sew, read, knit and crochet. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Dover.]]> http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131126/OBITUARIES/131129797?rssfeed=true Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:45:42 +0000 http://www.doverpost.com/article/20131126/OBITUARIES/131129797 Marge was born in Barnsboro, Pennsylvania, on April 29, 1917, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Chike. She was one of ten siblings. She moved with her family to a farm in west Dover as a young child. She attended Wiley Country School in her younger years. As a teenager she went to Long Island to work as a mother's helper and help [...]]]>