Dorothy Marie Yinger, age 74 of Lewes, DE formerly of Severna Park, MD passed away in her home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born August 26, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was the daughter of Walter Rakowski and Mary Callahan both who predeceased her as did her sister Sabina Hawley.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Lawrence Yinger, Sr., two children, Christina Yinger and Lawrence Yinger, Jr. and his fiancée Michele Ayers, her sisters Natalie Lewis and Cindy Cabral, and one granddaughter Destinee Robinson.

After retiring to Delaware, Dorothy enjoyed reading, going to the beach, walking along the boardwalk, shopping when friends & family came to visit and watching her hummingbirds.  Much to the chagrin of her family she was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

The family would like to express gratitude to the staff of Tunnell Cancer Center.

A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held 3:00 pm on Monday, July 31st at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Service, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE where friends and family may visit after 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Dorothy's name can be made to Brandywine SPCA by visiting www.bvspca.org or to plant trees in memory of Dorothy, by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com