MIDDLETOWN - Vernetta Yokem Pierce, longtime residence of Lebanon, Pa. and native to Middletown, Del., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. She is survived by a son, Lee D. Pierce and daughter-in-law Margaret A. Pierce; sister, Emma Wilhour; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 in Townsend Cemetery, Townsend, Del. Donations in memory of Vernetta Pierce, may be made to Animal Allies, P.O. Box 7040, Fairfax Station, VA 22039-7040 or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. www.daniels-hutchison.com 302-378-3410