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01/14/2026

RASDO, MARGARETIA ANN
Dover Fire Dept.-Margaretia Rosado passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026 after a brief illness surrounded by family at home. She was 68 years old.

Margaretia was born on December 2, 1957 in Milford, DE to the late Dempsey Bordley and Lida Mae Jones.

While she had few jobs in her younger years, she became employed with Dover Acme in July of 1990 where she remained until they closed in 2018, in which she then began working with Safeway until she retired in 2023 after 33 years of service.

Margaretia was a beacon of love for all who knew her. There was not anything she valued more than the family she came from but more importantly the family she created. For many years her home was the hosting spot of many holidays, bbqs, and countless gatherings for family. Margaretia met the love of her life, Ramon Rosado, in 1986. They formally married in 2005 but spent a loving 39 years together.

She was preceded in death by her mother Lida Jones, her father Dempsey Bordley and her brother Donald Clark.

She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Ramon Rosado; her children: Margaretia Martinez, Abraham Martinez (Kim), Manuel Martinez (Taka); 4 sisters: Wanda Okwuosa (Western), Barbara McClain (Thomas), Lida Darling (Jimmie), Renee Bordley; 4 brothers: Clarence Bordley, Darrylee Jones (Tara), Dennis Bordley, Jermaine Henry; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, 2 very special friends Melissa Dudley Benson and Margaret Hayes; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She will be missed.

A funeral service will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, DE 19934 where friends may visit with the family from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. Saturday. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.

01/14/2026

GOSSER, JAMES RONALD
MAGNOLIA-James Ronald Gosser, 78, of Magnolia, Delaware passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Mabel Anna Reihms Gosser.

James will be remembered as a kind and generous man who was very hard working. He enjoyed carpentry and crabbing.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years and 8 months, Debbie Gosser.

A viewing for James will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Pippin Funeral Home from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

01/13/2026

CHRISTMAN, ANNA T.
FREDERICA-Anna “Terri” Christman, 93, of Frederica, passed away in her home December 30, 2025, following a cancer diagnosis in 2024. Born Anna Theresia Johnson in Buffalo, New York to immigrant parents of Sweden and England, she spent over fifteen years inspiring young minds as an elementary art school teacher. Along with her parents, Charles and Eleanor Johnson, she was preceded in death by her brother Richard; her son Keith; her sister Sonja; and her husband of 67 years, Everett.

Anna’s artistic talents blossomed early and continued throughout her life. She graduated from East Aurora High School in 1951 where she joined the art club and was art editor for her class yearbook. She credits a teacher for seeing her talent and pushing her in the right direction. After high school she attended Buffalo State Teacher College part-time while working and living with an aunt. A few years later Anna met an enlisted US Air Force airman, Everett Christman, and they married in 1956. Together they raised two children and over the years lived in New York, Japan, Massachusetts, and finally Delaware. At the age of 43, Anna earned her teaching degree from Delaware State College with recognition in Who’s Who Among Students for 1974-75 and membership in Alpha Kappa MU Honor Society. She became a full-time art teacher for Ceasar Rodney School District making her rounds to the different elementary schools every week. She worked tirelessly for her students and outside the classroom, creating artistic displays in schools and in the community, finally retiring in 1990. Throughout her post teacher years, previous students, all grown up, would recognize her out in public and stop to chat. In her free time, Anna loved painting, sketching and photographing people and places, especially Delaware landscapes and wildlife. She and Everett enjoyed dinner parties and other social gatherings with friends, colleagues and new acquaintances. Her passion for the arts and her dedication to caring and advocating for her adult son will forever live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

Anna is survived by her daughter Kimberly Campbell of NC; her grandsons, Robert and Stephen Campbell of NC; two great-grandchildren, Bradley and Lilly; and siblings, Sue Wilson and Eileen Ballard of Buffalo, NY. We will forever honor the legacy of a courageous, resilient, free-spirited, amusing, beautiful woman and her precious stories growing up in downtown Buffalo.

The family will receive visitors Thursday January 15, 2025 from 3-4pm at Pippin Funeral Home and/or burial service on Friday January 16, 2025 at 1pm at Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro.

01/11/2026

CRAPPER-WARD, GEORGIANN
MAGNOLIA-Georgiann Crapper-Ward, 80, of Magnolia, DE went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Bay Health Kent Campus in Dover, Delaware.

Georgiann Crapper-Ward was born in Agusta, GA. Georgiann grew up in Siloam A.M.E. Church under the leadership of the late: Reverend Harry O. Coxen singing in the #2 choir as a young adult. She attended William C. Jason Comprehensive High School and later graduated from Kent Vocational Technical School. She worked several jobs which she retired from Sussex Company in Milford & NBNA Bank of Newark, DE: She held other jobs after retiring (Walmart, KenCrest, Transportation Unlimited, and Capitol School District) because she could not sit home with nothing to do.

Later in Life, Georgiann attended Canaan Full Gospel Church with her husband under the leadership of Apostle Marion L. Lott in Houston, DE.

In her spare time, Georgiann loved shopping with her daughter, and playing cards with her grandson, and husband. She loved beating them. She also enjoyed hanging with her friends: the late-Mrs. Emma Pope, Gloria Rawles-Durant, Leslie Gibbs, and Marcie Byus. Her girl posse: Vernetta Foxe, Veronica Brown, Vergie Benton, Lajuene Adams, and Yvette Furbert.

Georgiann was proceeded in death by her Mother & Father, Edna & Haywood R. Burton; Grandmother, Juanita Neal; Uncle, Jimmy Neal (Norma); Aunt, Voanita Elmandorf.

Georgiann leaves to cherish her memories, her Husband Densil Ward of 2 beautiful years; daughter, Sharon Farlow (Marvin); four sons: Harry Crapper Jr. (Lisa), Kevin Crapper (Elaine), Jonathan Crapper, Kendall Crapper (Karen); two sisters, Gloria Daniels, Valerie Washington (Darrell); 2 aunts, Maggielean Neal, Dorthylean Manlove (Joseph); four grandchildren, Marvin Farlow, Marlon Farlow, Haliya Crapper, and Kendrese Moorer; and a host of great grandkids, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Caanan Full Gospel Church, 283 School Street, Houston, Delaware.

Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com

01/11/2026

EDWARDS, CHRISTINA FAYE
CAMDEN-Christina Faye Edwards, 80, Known as Teeny of Camden Wyoming, Delaware, passed peacefully on January 5, 2026, after a long battle with dementia. Born on April 20, 1945, in Ovapa, West Virginia, she was the beloved daughter of the late Earl Murphy and Annie Ivy Ford.

For 66 years and three months, Christina shared a steadfast and loving marriage with her husband, Walter Smith Edwards. Together they built a home filled with warmth, laughter, and hard work, raising three children—David Larry Edwards (deceased), Diana Mae Hicks, and Loretta Lynn Brower (deceased). “Teeny” was the heart of her family, always putting others before herself. Whether tending to her seven acres, mowing, hauling firewood, or caring for those in need, she embodied strength and kindness in equal measure.

A woman of tireless energy, Christina found joy in both the everyday and the extraordinary. She was an avid card player who loved the company of friends and family gathered around the table. A talented painter, her treasured artwork captured moments of her life and love—most memorably, a painting of her husband and their dog Penny. Her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ guided her, and she now rests peacefully in heaven alongside her children and family gone before her.

Christina is survived by her devoted husband, Walter; her daughter, Diana; her brother, James Murphy; and an extensive family tree of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren who will carry her memory with them.

Services celebrating Christina’s life will be held Friday, January 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, Delaware, where viewing will be from 12:00 noon until service time. Burial will follow at Mount Olive Cemetery, Sandtown.

Wow—what a woman, what a life. Her love, laughter, and hard work have left an indelible mark on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

01/10/2026

WILSON, THERESA ANN
FREDERICA-Theresa Ann Wilson, 76 of Frederica, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2026. She was surrounded by family. Theresa was also known as Terry to many friends and family.

She was born in Wilmington to the late Harry and Sara Bell Dear & Theresa Herron. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Wilson and a brother, Franklin (Buddy) Dear.

Terry is survived by a son, Bruce Patricella and a daughter, Shannon Patricella Wainwright of Magnolia; 8 grandchildren, Clint & River Wainwright of Frederica, Bruce III, Caitlyn, Ian, Kylie, Bryce, and Anastasia Patricella; a host of great-grandchildren; siblings, Harry Dear, Donald (Peewee) Dear, Frieda Edgar Brenda O'Neal, and Debbie Wright. We also can't forget Resee Cup, the Chihuahua, always Under the covers with her.

Theresa loved thrift store shopping and going on cruises with her daughter. She liked to go camping, fishing, sitting on the beach or going to the slots. We think she loved to play Greedy while sitting on the front porch more than anything.

Terry had a vibrant spirit and a few firm convictions; one of them was a simple absolute truth-Terry did not like or attend funerals, and she asked not to have one. She also did not like the cold weather. She would not come out of her pj's and leave the house if there was a chill in the air, so to honor her wish to be scattered with her husband, Michael Wilson, we have chosen to gather in the warmth of May to say our goodbyes. We have no doubt or so we hope that Michael was waiting with open arms, and it brings us comfort to know they will be together again.

All who knew her are welcome to attend and share their favorite or not so favorite memories on May 9, 2026, in N. Bowers Beach.

01/09/2026

Join us for the 3rd Annual Wagz AfterParty!! It will be Saturday, February 7th, 2026 from 4-9pm at the Delaware State Fairgrounds - Exhibit Hall. Get up with us for tickets and we hope to see you all there!!!

01/09/2026

LITTLE, IRVIN WILLIAM, Jr.
DOVER-Irvin “Mickey” William Little Jr., 70 of Dover passed away on January 3, 2026 at Kent General Hospital. Born on June 14,1955 he as the son of the late Shirley S. (Kleles) and Irvin W. Little, Sr.

Mickey was born and raised in Little Creek DE and graduated from Dover High School in 1973. He had worked on crab boats on Port Mahon Road in the summer and fall. He loved fishing, crabbing and hunting. He moved to Louisiana & Texas and worked on oil rigs. He joined the United States Navy and retired in 2005 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. After retirement, he married Susan. Mickey and Sue loved the grandchildren and spending time with them. He then opened the Little Creek Duck Shop, where he made perfect wood birds of all kinds and decoys.

Mickey was married to Susan Lynn Miller. They had no children. In addition to his wife Susan Lynn Miller, he is survived by Susan’s brother, Robert Masten and two granddaughters Andria and Callie. 2 Brothers and 1 Sister: Terry Brian Little (Nancy) and their two daughters Bethany Little and Lindsey Little; Michael Scott Little Sr. (Connie) and their two children Michael Scott Little Jr. and Ashley Little; and his sister Holly Elizabeth Little and her dog Hunter and two cats.

A funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, DE 19934 where there will be a viewing from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Tuesday. Burial will follow in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica. Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.

01/07/2026

EVERETT, JOANN W.
DOVER-Joann W. (Dickerson) Everett of Dover passed away January 3, 2026.

She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ida (Workman) Dickerson, and was born in Milford, Delaware on August 10, 1935.

Joann was a high school cheer leader. She majored in Criminal Justice at Delaware Technical Community College. She worked nearly 29 years for the Delaware Motor Vehicle Department. During that time the public referred to Mrs. Everett as “Ms. Motor V". Mrs. Everett worked in various positions, starting with the Motor Vehicle Department as a cashier located at the former Dover Inspection Lane on State St. in Dover. She was promoted to Registration Supervisor and Driver Improvement Officer and Acting Inspection Lane Manager. She had a reputation of being firm, but extremely fair. On special occasions, she represented the Motor Vehicle Department in court cases.

Mrs. Everett was also involved with community work. She was on the Board of Assessment for the Town of Wyoming, the Board of Coordinators for the Town of Wyoming Peach Festival, was a former member of the Dover Lions Club, voluntary Coast Guard Auxiliary member, lifetime member of the Little Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Ladies Auxiliary, where she held a position of Sunshine chairperson and public relation representative, and she was coordinator of the Retired Delaware Motor Vehicle Employees from the Dover Offices Christmas party.

She enjoyed landscaping, gardening, yard sales, crabbing, fishing, and was an avid history buff. One of the highlights of her life was when she attended a relative's wedding in Ireland. She was a people person and always tried to help keep the peace. She was a member of the Wyoming United Methodist Church.

Joann loved the internet and email and kept in touch with friends in and out of the country. She was a native of Delaware, born in Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford, Delaware. She lived in Delaware all her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ida and Oscar Dickerson, from Harrington, Delaware, her brother John (Jack) Dickerson, her paternal grandparents, Elmer and Addie Dickerson of Milton, Delaware, her maternal grandparents, John and Ryla Workman of Harrington, Delaware, and a husband T. Marvel Everett of Clayton, Delaware.

She is survived by children, Russel J. Jarrell and his wife Joy, of Dover, Delaware, and Kimberly Jarrell, of Smyrna, Delaware; three grandsons, Louis Calderon III, Trevor Calderon, and Austin Murtha and his wife Tricia Murtha; great grandchildren Bianca Murtha, Riley Murtha, Austin Murtha II, Olivia Calderon, and Roman Calderon; sister Bonnie Cullen and her husband Frank Cullen, of Easton, Pennsylvania. and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 12 noon at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, Delaware. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be private.

Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.pippinfuneralhome.com

01/07/2026

TARBURTON, PHYLLIS
DOVER-Phyllis Stubbs Tarburton, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully January 2, 2026 in Bayhealth Medical Center, Dover Delaware, at the age of 88. Born in Henderson Maryland on January 15, 1937, to the late J. Norman and Evalyn (Gooden) Stubbs. She attended Henderson Elementary, graduating from Greensboro High School, Class of 1955.

Her first job was with the Bell Telephone Company in Dover and she held various jobs while raising her family in the Dover and Newark area. She came back to the Dover area in 1971 and found joy working for several doctors where she met and cherished many lasting friendships. She truly loved helping others in any way she could.

She was an avid bowler from 1960 until 2022. She was inducted into the Delaware State Bowling Hall of Fame and the Lower Delaware Women’s Association Bowling Hall of Fame. She held many positions within the LDBA and the Delaware Senior Olympics bowling. She was very passionate about the sport and was always looking to engage others in the sport, old and young!

Her strength and grace inspired all who knew her.

Phyllis is survived by her children: Terri Denny (Steve), Alan Richard (Terri), Dave Richard, Andy Richard (Dawn), Mike Richard (Connie); step children Stephanie Stegmier (Robert), Greg Tarburton, and Eric Tarburton (Debra); 6 grandchildren, Amy (Jasin), Stephanie (AJ), Amber (Jerry), Kevin (Mindy), Brandon (Paula), Caroline (Chase), 5 step grandchildren, Crystal (Brendan), Brian, Rob (Angela), Hunter and Kimberly; many great grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

She is survived by 2 sisters, Darlene Zlock (Carl) and Lydia Tucker (Jim); several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brother Robert Stubbs and loving husband Jim Tarburton, along with the father of her children James Richard.

A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Pippin Funeral Home at 11:00 am. Family and friends may visit beginning at 10:00 am.

Burial will be private in the Odd Fellows Cemetary, Camden.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to New City Church, 761 S. Little Creek Road, Dover, DE 19901.

01/05/2026

GEBHART, JERRY WAYNE
FELTON-Jerry Wayne Gebhart, age 78, of Felton, DE, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026.

Born on January 9, 1947, in Lewiston, OK, Jerry devoted his life to his family and friends. He was known for his love for bowling, which earned him the first perfect score of 300 at Dover Bowl; a sport he later passed down to his sons.

Jerry grew up in Crawford, Oklahoma and graduated from Crawford High School in 1965. He later enlisted in the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country, a path that brought him to Dover, Delaware. He subsequently earned his bachelor’s degree from Delaware State University.

He worked for Kraft Foods for 44 years before retiring in 2006.

A devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend he poured his heart into the people he loved.

He is survived by the love of his life of 57 years, Marge Gebhart, sons Michael Gebhart (Holly), Donald Gebhart (Melissa) and Eric Gebhart (Mariah), eight grandchildren Anna, Drew, Peyton, Evan, Paige, Olivia, Emme and Ashton, brother James Gebhart (Janice), and a host of nieces and nephews who will forever cherish his memory and strive to honor the legacy he leaves behind. He is preceded in death by his father Earl Gebhart, his mother Olivia Gebhart, father-in-law Harry Scotton, mother-in-law Violet Scotton, sister Margie Wardrop, and brother-in-law Bill Wardrop.

Jerry’s love will remain a guiding presence, and his legacy will live on through all who knew him.

01/05/2026

PETTYJOHN, GEORGE MILLARD
DOVER-George Millard Pettyjohn, 87, of Dover, Delaware passed away after an extended illness on December 18, 2025. His wife, Barbara and daughter, Susan were with him at home when he passed

Born on September 4, 1938 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, George, known affectionately to many as Dickie,was the son of John Millard Pettyjohn and Margaret Boykin Pettyjohn. After graduation from high school in Suffolk, VA,where he was raised and met Barbara, the love of his life, George attended the business division of William and Mary. Upon graduation, George attended the US Coast Guard Officer Training school. George spent 3 decades in the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve, raising to the rank of Captain. In addition to serving his country, George enjoyed a long and gratifying career at the DuPont Company.

George was a wonderfully kind-hearted soul who was known for the countless good deeds he did for his family, friends, church and community. If it is true that the greatest charity is done selflessly and midestly, George was a true giant, never seeking the limelight or praise of others as he quietly and consistently touched the lives of so many around him including members of the Kent County Amish community. George and Barbara were the rare “English” who were invited into Amish society and they were honored to be invited to weddings and other family events

George is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara Morgan Pettyjohn, whom he married in 1961, and daughter, Susan Pettyjohn Gould (husband Michael). George was preceded in death by his son, Michael Pettyjohn, whose widow, Cheryl Kolodi, was wonderfilly close to George and remains bonded to the family to this day. George enjoyed long, loving relationships with his four grandchildren, Michael Pettyjohn (wife Stephanie), Taylor Pettyjohn Rinkerman (husband Eric), and Susan’s/Mochael’s children, Nadezhda (Nadia) Gould and Jackson Gould. George was blessed to see the birth of three great grandchildren, Vincent Sperduto, Marco Sperduto and Hudson Pettyjohn. The eldest of three, George is survived by brother, Robert Pettyjohn (wife Carol). George’s sister, Sandra Pettyjohn Julias predeceased him.

George leaves behind a legacy of benevolence, generosity and humor and, above all else, he will be remembered for making the world a little better place for having lived

A memorial service will be held on January 10, 2026 at 11:00AM at the Wyoming United Methodist Church, Wyoming, DE.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests [donations be made to the First State Animal Center SPCA, Camden, DE, in George’s memory.

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