Obituaries

Gary M. Sr. and Carolyn L. Longo

Gary M., Sr. (58) and Carolyn L. (57) Longo, died Friday, July 2, 2010 at LGH as a result of a fire in their Rohrerstown home. Gary formerly owned a Hardee’s and a Subway franchise in Lancaster. Carolyn was a cosmetologist and a co-business owner.

Gary was born in Brooklyn to the late Anthony and Phyllis Gaeta Longo. He is survived by 3 children, Gary M. Longo, Jr. and his daughter, Maddalena Longo, Lititz, April L., wife of Jere Martin, Lancaster and Brian L. Longo, Lancaster, a sister Marietta Natale and a brother Anthony Longo, Jr.

Carolyn was born in Bakersfield, CA to Bertha Lackey Secrest and the late Cecil Secrest. She is survived by her mother, 3 siblings, son Dale Vance and grandchildren Kayla and Dylan; all of Arizona.

Friends may greet the family on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 10-11 AM, followed by the Memorial Service at 11 AM at In The Light Ministries, with Pastor Phil Hernandez officiating. Private Interment. Please omit flowers. Contributions can be made to In The Light Ministries, 415 S. Shippen St,, Lancaster, PA 17602. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Millersville, PA. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com

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June 17, 2020

I had no idea you both passed. I hadn’t seen you two since 1999 and I just thought about you guys. Did a search to reach out and I saw the news. Gary and Carolyn you both always had such big hearts. I know you’re both in heaven. Miss you both and I’ll see you on the other side.
Kenny Thompson

There are those people that touch your life and you are so much better for having known them…that is how I think of both Gary, Sr and Carolyn. 

With a heavy heart…my deepest sympathy.
Deborah

My husband and I moved our family here almost 17 yrs. ago. I didn’t know anyone, so I decided to job hunt so I could meet people. I happened to have lunch at Subway that day, and struck up a conversation with the guy behind the counter. I was hired, and started the next day. From then on I had the pleasure to work with "big" Gary, and his son, "little" Gary.  I also had the pleasure of meeting his lovely wife Carolyn. I never forgot their kindness. My deepest sympathies go out to your family, and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Together, they’re in a better place. God Bless.
                                  
Betsy Milhollen

My heart goes out to everyone in the longo family. Mr and Mrs Longo always treated me like a son and I always was welcome at their home. I will never forget the yankee games they took me to and playing the name game in the car. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this tough time. God bless you all. –

Jamie Miller

There are no words to describe how wonderful and thoughtful Gary Sr. and Carolyn were.  Although I wasn’t lucky enough to know them for more than a few years, they are two very caring people who touched my life and whose smiles I will never forget. There is pain in my heart knowing Gary and Carolyn are no longer with us in this life and the grief I feel for their family and friends is immense.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you reflect on the many wonderful memories I’m sure Gary and Carolyn are a part of.
My Sincerest Condolences,
Carly Mondschean

We are never ready for things such as these, but we can rest assured that God has His hand on the situation. We belong to Him and He belongs to us. He knows what we need and how to give it to us…..Keep your eyes focused on the One who calls us His own. Rest in Him and when you have grieved enough, ask Him to take it away and He will.
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Psalm 34:18 (NLT)

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, He rescues those who are crushed in spirit.

From your brothers and sisters in Christ, who love you

Dear April, I’m so thankful for the God you serve who is able to embrace you with the warmth, the comfort and the love that fills the void that is present when losing a dad and stepmom.  He (dad) is forever engraved on the flesh of your heart and spirit via memories which will replay over and over again for your lifetime. 
We pray for a fresh revelation of God’s goodness at this time in your life.  May you keep his memories alive for others to remember.  As you reminisce of the past gatherings, may an attitude of gratitude flood your heart of the years you had with your dad.
We thank God for Mr. Jere, who God has placed in your life.  Through his care and covering for you, God will release the joy of life again!  Our condolences and love to you and your family –

The Deans

To the family of Gary and Carolyn.
You have my deepest,deepest sympathy.I work at the Turkey Hill near there
 home, they were customers and friends for the last 6 1/2 years. They were wonderful people, who will be missed terribly. I’m just glad for the time that I had to know them. My heart goes out to you all. The thing I remember about them the most, was the devotion they had to each other,at least they went to a better place together. I don’t think one would have fared well without the other.You, and them are in my prayers.

Tina Fenstermaker

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