Dorothy H. Rogers, 97

SEAFORD - Dorothy H. Rogers, formerly of Shrewsbury, N.J., passed away at Methodist Manor House in Seaford on April 24, 2009, where she had resided since 1997. She was 97. Born on March 25, 1912, in Ocean View, Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of the late Elsie F. Hickman and Edward S. Hickman. Her husband of 64 years, Aldred W. Rogers (formerly of Georgetown) predeceased her in 1997. Four sisters also died previously. She was a meticulous homemaker, passionate gardener and proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Rogers is survived by her son, Kenneth A. Rogers and his wife Eleanor of Bloomington, Ind.; her daughter, Karen R. Harrison and her husband Bruce of Pittstown, N.J.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 1, at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 Shipley Street, Seaford. The family wishes to express their deep gratitude for the many kindness extended to Mrs. Rogers by the staff and members of the Methodist Manor House Community. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to Methodist Manor House Benevolence Fund, 1001 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973; or to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 100 Commerce Drive, Newark, DE 19713.