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Donald J. Long, 84

February 03, 2014

Donald J. Long, 84, passed away under Hospice care on Monday February 3, 2014. Born in Apollo, Armstrong County, PA, he was the son of the late Knox Alonzo and Hilda Mae McMillen Long. Don and his wife Gladys Hetrick Long celebrated 65 years of marriage last July 18th.

A graduate of Brookville High School, Brookville, PA, Don was an insurance agent and manager for Prudential Insurance for 27 years, before retiring and working for Lancaster Newspapers for 24 years. A member of Grandview United Methodist Church since 1970, Don helped with his children’s youth group and served as an usher. He was a member of John W. Jenks Lodge #534 F. & A.M. (50 years), Coudersport Consistory and Jaffa Shrine of Altoona. Other activities included the Antique Automobile Club of America, the Swatara Beagle Club, hunting, golfing, bowling, boxing in his youth and enjoying his 1949 Oldsmobile Delta 88.

In addition to his wife Gladys, Don is survived by 3 children, Deborah, wife of Barry Allwein of Lititz, Donald J., Long, Jr., husband of Barbara Wenger Long of York, and Christine, wife of Kevin Driscoll of Haymarket, VA, 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Don’s Funeral will be held 11AM Friday February 7, 2014, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Viewing will take place 10-11 AM Friday at the funeral home. Interment in Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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February 21, 2014

Don,
We first met 40 years ago when I was just a teen. In all the years since, I have never met a man with more honesty and good naturedness than you. I didn’t realize it until recently but you taught me volumes about the importance of family and especially children. Don, Thank You for that. I had and always will have the deepest respect for you. Your legacy lives forever in those whose lives you touched. In Heaven, you’ll find that your beagle will never lose the rabbit’s trail. You’re the only one I would allow to call me Greggy.

February 07, 2014

Gladys and Family,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and family.  We will truly miss Don, he was the Good Guy with the White Hat, Santa Claus, Funny and just an all around good human being. Greg was looking at old hunting camp photos over the weekend and reminiscing of his younger days spent with his dad and Don. He will truly miss Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.   The Graham Familyl…..Greg, Betty, Debbie, Jarrod and Zachary.

February 06, 2014

Chris,
My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.
Leslie

February 06, 2014

Dear Gladys, Debbie and family,
Ron and I are so sorry. We have you in our prayers. We look forwards to a time when as God promised ”  No resident will say I am sick!” Isaiah 33:24 and also Revelations 21:3,4 With that I heard a loud voice from throne say,””Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
Ron and Diane Murphy

February 05, 2014

So sorry for your loss Jim and family. Don’s smile and laughter will be greatly missed in deer season in Punxsutawney.
David S. Hallman and Family
 

February 05, 2014

dear don, you were the kind of guy you never get enough of you had a great sence of humor, and a contagious laugh. so many memories from years of working with you at prudential, hunting, cutting fire wood which nealy killed us both, tree fell the wrong way.  you were my mentor, and i will miss you greatly, love ya old budddy. jerry sprecher

February 05, 2014

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father.  My thoughts and prayers are with your family.  Mary Simpson

February 05, 2014

Extending our deepest sympathy and condolences in such a difficult time.  Hoping fond memories offer solace and peace to your family.
Greg and Elisabeth Hyde

February 05, 2014

Sending many thoughts and prayers to the family.  –Jill Crayne

February 04, 2014

We never lose what our heart has know and loved.  Heartfelt thoughts are with you all.   Darl & Pat Startzell

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Friday, February 07, 2014
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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