Josephine F. Long, 75, of Cecil Ave passed away the afternoon of March 22, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born on August 26, 1938 in Barber County, WV, she was the daughter of the late James and Myrtle Keller Anderson. In 1983, she married her husband, the late Kenneth “Sonny” L. Long, and the two spent over twenty wonderful years together until he preceded her in death in September 2005. Josephine retired from her job as a certified nurse aide, working in home health care. She was a member of St. Camillus Church. She enjoyed painting, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially while camping and fishing. Josephine is survived by her children, Cathy Atkinson of New Castle, Victoria Saucier and husband Rodney of Florida, and Thomas Heckart, Jr. of New Castle; step-children, Michael Long and wife Lois of New Castle, Richard “Dink” Long and wife Terry of Arkansas, Terri Badillo and husband Joseph of California, Kenneth “Pete” Long of Texas, and James Long and wife MaryAnn of California; brother, Howard Anderson of West Virginia; sisters, Dorothy Bennett of West Virginia, Barbara Anderson of Ohio, and Dorothy Anderson of New Castle; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Long; son, John Castle; sisters, Marie Thompson and Rosalee Moore; and brothers, Leslie Anderson, Robert Anderson, and Donald Anderson. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11am to 1pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Thursday at 10am at St. Camillus Church, officiated by Father Thomas Lewandowski. Interment will take place at Oak Park Cemetery.
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Josephine Long
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