Obituaries

Lucille Dana Angell Soukup, 94, passed into eternity at her home of 60 years, in Wilmington, DE, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, after a brief illness.

William C. Pragg, age 85, of Newark, DE, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Frederick A. Wheeler Jr., age 86, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Joseph “Joe” E. Brynes Jr., age 72, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Born on September 1, 1925, in Rahway, New Jersey, John Basarab, Jr. was one of six children born to John Basarab, Sr. and Anna Slivka, both immigrants from Eastern Europe.

Walter Dercum “Walt” Samans, age 86, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Guy Buchler, age 69, of Selbyville, DE, and formerly of Ellicott City, MD, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Patricia “Pat” F. Genzel, age 83, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Karen M. Patterson, a devoted educator and vibrant community leader, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 57, leaving behind a legacy of service, creativity, and joy.

Richard Joseph Otto Daffner, age 80, of Bear, DE, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026.

Mary Bridget Biliski, age 74, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, January 26, 2026, after a 3-year battle with lung cancer.

Mary Ellen “Mare” Blevins, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 76.

Christopher M. “Biskit” Blevins Sr., age 52, of New Castle, DE, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Lawrence George “Larry” Gicker, of Bear, DE, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, after a battle with mesothelioma, after 84 years well lived.

Larry Isaacson, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026 at Cadia at Broadmeadow in Middletown, DE.

Karen Louise MᶜGinnes, age 65, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.