Obituaries
Shirley M. Long, 79
Shirley M. Long, 79, died at her home in Lancaster on Thursday, November 19, 2009. She was married to Robert H. Long for 60 years.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Catherine Hiltz Gerstly. Shirley worked as a hostess at the former S & H Green Stamps Store in Lancaster for 18 ½ years. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Lancaster. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loved the Phillies.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Robert H., Jr., husband of Nettie Long of Orlando, FL and Brian D. Long of Lancaster; her daughter Gail P. Long of Lancaster; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sister Mildred Wiggins of Lancaster and her brother Jay R., husband of Nancy Rittenhouse of Tennessee. Her infant daughter Patricia A. Long preceded Shirley in death.
A viewing will be take place on Tuesday from 9 to 10 AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, followed by the funeral at 10 AM, with the Reverend Stephen P. Verkouw officiating. Interment in Riverview Burial Park. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send online condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com
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Our deepest Condolences to her family and friends, you all will be in our thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful woman and will be truly missed.
We will make a donation to our local Hospice on her behalf.
The Martin’s,
John and Debbie
With our deepest condolences to the family and friends, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She will be missed dearly.
Dee, Dave and Austin Lookingbill
Dear Uncle Bob and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time.
With my Deepest Sympathy,
Johnnie
John H. Long, Jr.
Sarasota,FL
