FELTON - Roberta J. Yencer passed away on Jan. 7, 2017. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., on Nov. 20, 1946 to the late John R. and Nina (Bushman) Mamerow. She attended Rush-Henrietta Central School through most of 7th grade and then moved to Pavilion, N.Y., where she finished high school and graduated in 1964. She graduated from Alfred State University with an Associates in applied Science degree in 1966. She worked at Highland Hospital School of Nursing until moving to Delaware in 1969. After being a stay-at-home mom for a number of years, she worked for Yencer Builders, Inc., as the Office Manager. She married David R. Yencer on Aug. 30, 1969. Together they raised three sons, Kevin John Yencer, of Felton, Steven Michael Yencer, of Magnolia and Christopher David Yencer, of New Castle. She also leaves five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed being outdoors helping with yard work or just enjoying the wildlife. She really enjoyed going out in the pontoon boat and seeing the bald eagles. Roberta was predeceased by her parents and a nephew, Scott Curtiss. Service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at the Wyoming United Methodist Church, 216 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, where friends and family may gather two hours earlier. A reception will follow the service at the church in the Family Life Center. Interment will be in Barratt's Chapel Cemetery, Frederica. The family has requested in lieu of flowers that memorials be sent to the Memorial Gardens at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 216 Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, DE 19904 or Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Letters of condolences can be via
www.pippinfuneralhome.com.