Ruth Ann Palmer, 80

NEWARK - Ruth Ann Palmer, age 80, of Newark, and formerly of Laurel, passed away on June 18, 2009. Ruth Ann is survived by her brother, Charles Palmer of Laurel; and sisters, Lenore Huffman of Wilmington and Karen Anderson of Indiana; an aunt, Arvaline Benton of Seaford. She was also fortunate to have many loving friendships and a special cousin Ann Dulis. Several nieces and nephews also survive her. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. June 30 in Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Pastor Ken Deusa will officiate. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Visiting Nurses Association, One Read's Way, Suite 100, New Castle, DE 19720. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel.