Lois Evelyn (Pyle) Yoder
February 16, 1932 - June 1, 2025
Lois Evelyn (Pyle) Yoder, age 93, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE on February 16, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Ethel Marina (Buckingham) Pyle. Lois made her career as a teacher’s aide at Newark High School.
An avid Newark High School football fan, Lois enjoyed dressing up as a Yellow Jacket for games. She also loved attending the Memorial Day parade in Newark every year. Lois was a dedicated member of the Wesleyan Church in Newark. In her spare time, she could often be found solving word searches and jigsaw puzzles.
In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence George “Shorty” Yoder; daughter, Bonnie Bracken; 5 brothers; and 1 sister. She is survived by her children, Donna Brustman, Mark Yoder (Helen), and Matthew Yoder (Candice); brothers, Kenneth Pyle (Debbie) and Bruce Pyle (Jennifer); sisters-in-law, Karen Smart (Ralph) and Judy Pyle; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 pm until 4 pm on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE. A committal service will be held privately in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lois’ memory to Newark High School Football Booster, Attn: Tyran Rice, 26 Myers Road, Newark, DE 19713.
Gary Yoder Sr
Such fond memories of Aunt Lois. So very heartwarming knowing you and Uncle Shorty will be together again with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Renee Beck and Jane Cornell
Mark and family, we are so very sorry for your loss! No words can describe the loss of your mother. Many thoughts and prayers are surrounding you with love! Peace be with you and your family at this time. With Deepest Sympathy, Jane Cornell and Renee
Earl and Susan (Harrell) Whaley
Kenny, Bruce and Family,
Earl and I were so very sorry to hear about your precious sister, Lois. We wish we could be there to show our support, but we will be keeping you all in our prayers, sending our love and hugs. God bless you all.
Earl and Susan (Harrell) Whaley
CHS Classes of 1972 and 1971
Sebastian, Florida
Anita L Dauphin
Lois was a dear friend with whom I worked at Newark High School. She was a paraprofessional in my classroom for many years. She loved our students and worked diligently helping them with their lessons. She also participated in our school’s theatre productions: ticket cashier, usher, costume fitter, and backstage worker. Rest in peace, Lois. See you in heaven.
Anita
Diane Suppi-McBride
I have the best memories growing up with Lois, Shorty and family. She was such a fun loving lady and close friend to my parents. Sending love and prayers