John M. Disharoon

John Milton Disharoon, a devoted father, grandfather and friend, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at his residence at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford, Delaware, after a short illness. He was born December 9, 1921 in Laurel, Delaware, a son of the late Finnie Wilson Disharoon and Blanche Melvin Disharoon. His devoted wife of more than sixty years, Dorothy S. Disharoon, passed away October 26, 2007. John proudly served his country in the Anti-Aircraft Division of the US Army and was a member of the Delmar American Legion. He worked with Roche & Hull, a commercial heating and refrigeration company for over thirty years. John was a legend and friend to the heating and refrigeration contractors of Delmarva. He was known for his knowledge and sincere interest in their business and existence. He was known to many as “Uncle John”. With this interest, he was involved in getting the heating, refrigeration and ventilation course started at Sussex Vocational School and was awarded for his work with Sussex Vo Tech in Georgetown. In the early 1950’s, John owned and operated the general store and Bethel U.S. Post Office, known as Johnny’s Market, of Bethel, Delaware. He also developed and owned Holly Oak Park, a residential development in Delmar. In his early, retired years he was a helping hand to his son Steve at The Drug Store in Hurlock, Maryland. John always had that helping hand for his family, children and grandchildren. He was very active with the Methodist Churches in Delmar through the years. His relaxation time was with his family and friends and he will be missed by all. Surviving are his two sons, Fred Disharoon and his wife, Pat of Delmar, whom he considered a daughter, and Steve Disharoon of Sharptown and his friend, Jane Flowers of Cambridge; grandson, John P. “Rick” Disharoon and his wife, Sherry of Delmar, granddaughter, Dawn Rothermel and her husband, Dan of Milford; great grandchildren of (Rick and Sherry), Ryan, Jaclyn, Whitney and Mollie Disharoon and great-great grandson, Colin; and great grandchildren of (Dawn and Dan), Zoe and Bay Rothermel. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The Reverend Ruth Tull will officiate. Interment with military honors will be at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Delmar Fire Department, P.O. Box 143, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

John M. Disharoon

December 9, 1921 - May 6, 2009