Dorothy S. Disharoon

SEAFORD, Del. - Dorothy S. Disharoon, 88, formerly of Delmar, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2007, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. At the time of her death she was surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith Small. She was born in Delmar, Md., and lived her life in this area.

Dorothy married John M. Disharoon on April 2, 1942.

As a young woman, Dorothy was active in sports. She loved playing volleyball. She enjoyed camping with her family and friends. She was an active member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church in Delmar for many years.

Dorothy's primary occupation was raising her family. She had employment outside of her family at Montgomery Wards, Citizen's Gas and as a teacher's aide at the Delmar School. She also helped her son Stephen establish "The Drug Store" in Hurlock by working as a clerk on Saturdays for many years.

Dorothy was passionate about her community and she and her husband, John, worked countless hours at the Senior Center in Laurel. In recent years she and John lived at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Frederick Disharoon and his wife, Patricia and Stephen Disharoon; two grandchildren, Ricky Disharoon and his wife, Sherry and Dawn Rothermel and her husband, Danny; six great-grandchildren, Ryan, Jaclyn, Mollie, Whitney, Zoe and Bay; and one great-great grandchild, Colin.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove St., Delmar, where family and friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. The Rev. Dr. R. Jervis Cooke will officiate. Burial will follow the services at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar.

The gentlemen serving as casket bearers will be Ricky Disharoon, Ryan Disharoon, Danny Rothermel, Bob Martin, Tinsley Meekins, Leonard Zeller and Wayne Walbert.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Delmar Fire Department, P.O. Box 143, Delmar, DE 19940.