Ruthann Donges

September 22, 1961 - March 31, 2022

Ruthann Donges, age 60, of Rehoboth Beach, DE passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at her home. She was born on September 22, 1961, in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Preston and Martha Hitchens. Ruthann enjoyed a 30-year career as an analyst for M & T Bank in Millsboro. She was also an employee for over 20 years of Grotto’s Pizza, in various locations, of which the last 10 years she worked in Milford. Both careers brought her great fulfillment. She always looked forward to card night with her friends, but nothing gave her as much joy as being a mother and grandmother. Ruthann was always there, never missing a birthday or a sporting event. She had a warm, loving personality and she will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. In addition to her parents, Ruthann was preceded in death by her sister, Katherine Hitchens; and her aunt, Ellen Libis of Richmond, VA. She is survived by her beloved son, Christopher D. Donges and his fiancé Meghan Carter of Wilmington, DE; her precious granddaughter, Logan; her brother, Preston Hitchens Jr. (Maureen) of NJ; her uncle Claude Libis (Ann); her cousin, Claudia Libis and her partner, Fotios Dellas of Deerfield, New Hampshire who she considered to be like a sister; her cousin, Kenney Libis (Fran) of MD. A Celebration of Ruthann’s Life will be held on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022, at 11:00AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private. Services to be streamed at the following link: http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/10440005/LTWebcast Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic social distancing protocols must be observed and masks must be worn by everyone participating in any aspect of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/. Please sign the virtual guestbook located on the tribute page. FLORAL NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL ARRANGEMENTS BY 3:00 PM, MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2022, TO OUR LEWES LOCAITON.