Oct 29, 2012

Ellen D. Dornberger Turney, 87, of Hartford City, Ind., formerly of Washington, died peacefully Wednesday, October 17, 2012, after a lengthy illness. She was born February 19, 1925, in Washington, a daughter of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Clara Doty Dornberger. Mrs. Turney attended Immaculate Conception High School in Washington. She was employed at The George Washington hotel, in Washington, for many years as the lead front-desk clerk and S.A. Meyers as an office manager. Mrs. Turney moved to Hartford City in 1962 to work for 3M Co., where she retired in 1990. She was a member of St. John Evangelist Catholic Church, where she was involved in its Altar-Rosary Society and its New To You second-hand shop. She was a charter member of Blackford Community Hospital Volunteer Association (Ladies in Pink) and a life member of American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Turney was a wonderful cook, loved trying out new recipes and had a cookbook collection any library would be proud of. She loved going places in her car and would often have friends ride along to help her navigate when she got lost. She always found time for others and would go out of her way to cheer someone up. Her laugh was infectious, and her smile and beautiful blue eyes made her stand out from all others. She was truly a joy to be around and will be deeply missed. Surviving are a daughter, Rebecca Turney Sherer (Jim) of Newburgh, Ind.; a brother, Joseph J. Dornberger Jr. of Sarasota, Fla.; a grandson, whom she fondly called “peaches and cream,” James Jr. of Newburgh; a nephew, whom she dearly loved and who held a very special place in her heart, Leonard J. Dornberger Jr. (Maria) of Dover, Del.; two nieces, goddaughter Andrea Dornberger Williams and Michele Dornberger, both of Lover, Del.; sister-in-law Felicia Dornberger of Dunkirk, Ind.; and a godson, A.J. Dornberger (Phyllis) of Muncie, Ind. Deceased, in addition to her parents, are a son, Timothy E. Turney, and a brother, Leonard J. Dornberger Sr. At the request of the family, there will be no public visitation and burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at East Katherine avenues, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director. Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.