Roger Allen Mausehund, 69, of Smyrna, Delaware, died on April 17, 2018 following a long illness. He was born on August 31, 1948, to Raymond and Dorothy (Kaack) Mausehund of Peotone, Illinois. He is survived by his wife Jean of the home, stepsons Brian Mincey and daughter-in-law Anna Marie, and John Mincey; stepdaughter Evelyn Gonser; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers Gary and Mike Mausehund and a sister Donna Johnson; and many nieces, nephews, and...

Mary R. Bockla of Dover, Delaware passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 93. Mrs. Bockla was born on June 26, 1924 in East Liverpool, Ohio. Mrs. Bockla had 5 children, 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside burial will be 12pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Sharon Hills Memorial Park in Dover, Delaware. Mary will be laid to rest next to her late husband,...

Roger M. McLaughlin, Sr., age 76, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away at his home surrounded by family on April 13, 2018. Mr. McLaughlin was born on August 30, 1941 in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of the late Raymond and Eva (Whalen) McLaughlin. He was a Machine Operator for New Castle County and retired after 38 years of service. Roger enjoyed bowling and playing bingo. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John McLaughlin; and...

Phyllis C. Carey, age 100, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Pinnacle Health Care in Smyrna. Mrs. Carey was born on March 9, 1918, in Annville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late George W. Snyder and Ethel M. (Herr) Snyder. Phyllis owned and operated her own Beauty Salon in her home state of Pennsylvania for many years. She was a long time member of the American Needlepoint Guild and enjoyed teaching many needlepoint classes in Kent and...

Diane Barbara Blake, age 71, of Smyrna, Delaware passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2018. Mrs. Blake was born on January 23, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Harry and Elaine (Johnson) Bush. She retired at the early age of 62 after a long career as an Executive Assistant for the Lyondell Bassell Company of Wilmington, Delaware. Diane loved sitting on the beach watching the waves and reading romance novels. She was a fan and collector of...

J. Kenneth Moore, Sr., “Kenny,” age 77, of Dover, Delaware went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2018. He was surrounded by his family. Mr. Moore was born on May 25, 1940 in Dover, Delaware, the son of the late Joseph P. Moore and Louise (Masten) Moore. Kenny grew up on a dairy farm and continued farming most of his life. He graduated from Dover High School and soon began his own business building cabinets, then started building custom homes. He built...

Betty L. Stump, age 85, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 24, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Louis Cain and Jenny (Ridley) Cain. Betty was a member of the Rebekah Assembly of Delaware of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for many years. She enjoyed painting ceramics, and working the concessions at the Smyrna-Clayton Little League in her younger...

Paul M. VanDenburg, 92, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.  Paul was born on November 3, 1925, in Baldwinsville, NY, the son of Willard and Oleatha Shultz VanDenburg.  He lived most of his life in the DC metro area.  He attended Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach, DE.  Paul served in the United States Navy from 1943 until 1947.  During his service with the Navy, Paul served as a Corpsman (medic), and was...

Carole E. Gruwell, age 64, of Dover, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 15, 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Alfred Stump and Betty (Cain) Stump. Carole was a member of the Rebekah Assembly of Delaware of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for several years. She liked listening to music and camping. Carole was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. She was preceded in...

Maurice Richard Wilson, Sr., age 62, of Smyrna, Delaware, formerly of Camden, New Jersey, passed away at his home on Monday, March 26, 2018. A viewing will be held on Monday, April 2, 2018 from 9 am to 11 am at Faith Holy Temple, located at 2713 River Road in Camden, New Jersey. Funeral services will begin at 1 pm. Burial will be privately held. Obituary detail will be forthcoming.