Ashton Funeral Home

Obituaries

Elmira Long

October 11, 2013

Elmira Long, 94, of Bangor, formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died Friday, October 11, 2013 in the St. Luke’s Hospice House.

Born: September 11, 1919 in Pittstown, NJ she was a daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth (Rupell) George.

Personal: She had been employed by Orr’s Department Store in Easton for many years.

Memberships: An avid camper, she and her husband were Charter members of the Coffee Trotters Camping Club. She was also a member of the Blue Ridge Pioneers Camping Club.

Survivors: Her husband of 72 years, Leonard L. Long; a daughter: Linda L. Fetherman and her husband Robert of Easton; a son: Larry L. Long and his wife Jean of Nazareth; 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.

Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (10/15) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton; with visitation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.

Memorial Contributions: May be made to the VNA of St. Luke’s Hospice, 1510 Valley Center Pkwy., Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

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  1. Nancy Nuben

    October 13, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Our Deepest Sympathy is sent to you
    for the loss of Elmira, wife ,mother, grandmother. May she R.I.P .Sending Love, Prayers and Hugs

    Nancy and Joe Nuben