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Ruth Lutitia Dovovan, 95, of New Castle, Delaware, died at home on Tuesday June 8, 2021.
Ruth attended Bridgeville School and was a wife and mother.
She is predeceased by her husband, Lewis J. Donovan Sr. and daughter, Priscilla J. Donovan. Ruth is survived by daughter Mary Ellen Donovan (Jesus) of New Castle, son Lewis J. Donovan, Jr. (Marje) of Newark, grandchildren Melissa Kachinsky (John) and Andrea Donovan, and great grandchildren Lexie, Talia, Ryan and Alisha. She is also survived by sister Evelyn Lankford and family, Charles Peterson and family, Bernice Fowler and family, the children of Edith Webb, the children of Clifford West, the children of Palmer and Gertrude Fowler and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at Beeson Funeral Home, 2053 Pulaski Highway, Bear at 11:00 am on Tuesday June 15, 2021 where visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Burial will follow the service in Lakeside Cemetery, Dover.
Ruth loved flowers but if you wish to donate to family to help with funeral costs, please contact Mary Ellen.
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