Long

Grace M. Long, 95, of Smethport, Pa., a former well-known Emlenton resident and business owner, went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, 2022, at Lakeview Nursing Home in Smethport.

Grace was born in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County, on Nov. 7, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Margaret B. Coulter Hindman.

She was a graduate of Emlenton High School.

Grace was married on Feb. 3, 1945, in Muskogee, Okla., to Eugene “Bud” Long. Mr. Long preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 2004.

She was a longtime active member of the Emlenton Presbyterian Church.

Grace and her husband owned and operated Long’s Cleaners in Emlenton, for more than 40 years.

Grace had been a longtime resident at Bridgeview Apartments in Emlenton, where she made many wonderful friends. She was the resident leader, assisting other residents, visitors and delivery people, and assisted during building emergencies. Grace was an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed crocheting, bowling and fishing.

Surviving is a son, Charles A. Long of Crosby; her grandchildren, Melissa (Chip) Long, Wendy (Jeff) Neatrour, Mandy Bittinger, Jessica (Steve) Gustin, Megan (Steve) Hohman, Melinda (Evan) Heeter, Jacob Long and Constance Long; 12 great-grandchildren, Matthew, Justin, Ashley, Lacey, Tyler, Zac, Aven, Jaren, Aleydis, Kieran, Audree and Evelyn; six great-great-grandchildren, Jonah, Payton, Lucas, Gracie, Isabella and Brantley; her sisters-in-law, Jeanne Hindman and Susan Darragh; her daughters-in-law, Vicky Long and Bonnie Parenti; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, John W. Long; two brothers, William and Kenneth Hindman; a sister, Margaret Jane Hindman; and a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Long.

LONG — Friends of Grace M. Long, who died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, will be received from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at HILE FUNERAL HOME, 1204 Kerr Ave., Emlenton.

A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Darrell Knopp, pastor of the Emlenton Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Interment will be in the Emlenton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Emlenton Area Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 346, Emlenton, PA 16373, or the Emlenton Fire Department, P.O. Box 371, Emlenton, PA 16373.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.