Obituaries

Joyce Olive Tomaich, of Bear, DE (formerly of Wisconsin) passed away peacefully.

Charles L. Blessing, age 85, of Middletown, DE, and formerly of Millsboro, DE, and Davenport, FL, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024.

Guy F. Devenney, age 71, of Dover, DE, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, after a short illness at Christiana Hospital.

JoAnne Ruth (Smith) Francisco, age 87, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024, with her beloved husband of 69 years holding her hand.

Erwin Venten “Jack” Douglas, age 94, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Eugene M. “Gene” Reynolds, Jr., age 81, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 2, 2024.

Johanne L. Riddell, age 82, of Magnolia, DE, went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2024.

Sherwin Richard “Dick” Rausch, age 86, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. 

Ralph L. McCall, Sr., age 71, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Patricia L. “Pat” Hopkins, age 70, of Millsboro, DE, gained her wings on Monday, January 29, 2024 surrounded by the ones she loved most.

Mrs. Virginia “Louise” (Walker) Breeden, age 99, of New Castle, DE, died on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home.

Anthony J. “AJ” “Tony” Bruno, Jr., age ??, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Florisse Coleman Thomas, age 94, of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Raymond Buckingham Streets, age 83, of Newark, DE, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Everett L. Landis, age 90, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

John Joseph “Jay” McCloskey, Jr., age 70, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, surrounded by his family.