Sarah L. Long, 83, of Lancaster passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frederick G. Long, Jr. who passed away in 1996. Born in Lancaster she was a daughter of the late Elmer T. and Florence (Smeltz) Homsher. Sarah was a homemaker and enjoyed making and collecting teddy bears and collecting antiques. She cared for her rose garden and played cards with her family and was a feisty and fun lady. Sarah's greatest joy was her family and caring for them and providing a warm and joy filled home where all could gather for dinner and special occasions. The favorite place to gather was her kitchen where many thoughts, memories and good meals were prepared. She was a dog lover and enjoyed listening to music, watching street hockey and was Catholic by faith. Sarah is survived by her seven children Linda, wife of Arthur Morgans of Allentown, PA, Frederick G. Long, III of Lancaster, David Long husband of Shana (Smith) Long of Ephrata, Sharon, wife of Michael Tranosky of Pottsville, Barbara, wife of Gerald Thomas and Susan Rhinier both of Lancaster and Theodore Long husband of Janet (Murray) Long of Willow Street; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one sister Catherine Hoar of Columbia, PA. Sarah was preceded in death by a brother Elmer T. Homsher, Jr. and two sisters Anna Thatcher and Shirley Dimitris. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 12PM from the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment will be held in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10AM until the time of her service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the Special Olympics of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 7442 Lancaster, PA 17604-7442.