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Donald Lee Marvel, of Smyrna, DE, died peacefully at home with family on May 17, 2026.
He was born in Ridgley, MD and grew up in Mud Mill and Camden Wyoming, DE, later moving to north Wilmington to work as a CPA for Price Waterhouse and DuPont and eventually relocating to Smyrna in 2021.
Donald was preceded in death by his wife Joanne Oechsler Marvel, his sister Janet Bishop, his brothers Henry and John, and his parents Henry David and Gladys Jane (Medford) Marvel. He is survived by his son Don Neal Marvel and daughter-in-law Elke Pessl.
A viewing will be held on Monday, June 1 from 10:00-11:00am at Asbury United Methodist Church, 20 W. Mt. Vernon Street, Smyrna, DE 19977 where a service will follow at 11:00am. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Asbury United Methodist Church, 20 W. Mt. Vernon Street, Smyrna, DE 19977 or Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
Letters of condolence may be sent to: www.pippinfuneralhome.com
