Patricia L. Long
Patricia L. “Pat” Long, 81 of Nazareth died Thursday, July 23, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born August 27, 1938; the daughter of the late Evelyn Smith Long of Allentown. Patricia was the devoted wife of the late Joseph W. Long of Allentown.
Patricia graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1957. Patricia was a devoted wife and mother to her late husband of 62 years and five children.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking for her large family. Prior to starting a family Patricia worked for Bethlehem Woodcraft and Service Electric. She could often be found crocheting and crafting, especially making Nugget Books or Blessing Boxes. Pat started a coloring group of elderly women where she enjoyed talking and coloring after dinner in the evenings. Her faith was extremely important, she practiced what she believed in and wasn't afraid to share her beliefs. Pat enjoyed going to church and when she couldn't attend church any longer she would watch services on television. She was a very selfless woman and gave to numerous ministries.
Patricia will be truly missed by her children, Debra A. Mickey and her husband, Jeffrey of Bethlehem Township; David A. Long, of Coplay; Linda J. Long of Allentown; Randall S. Long of Brigantine, NJ; and Robert M. Long, Sr. and his wife, Laura of Nazareth. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Long, and her grandson, Matthew Burns.
A private viewing and church service will be held for the family at the First Church of the Nazarene in Bethlehem.
A graveside service which is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Holy Saviour Cemetery at 12 PM. Arrangements have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home and flowers should be sent there.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St. #101, Allentown, PA 18103.
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She was born December 19, 1949 in Bethlehem, PA, a daughter of the late William and Betty-Jane Coupe Tinsman.
Marty was a 1967 graduate of Liberty High School and a 1970 graduate of Abington Memorial School of Nursing. She served as a nurse for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and is listed on the wall as one of the active military women in Washington D.C. Marty was employed in the healthcare field for her entire working career as a registered nurse and in hospital administration. She worked for various hospitals throughout the Lehigh Valley and was the Director of Quality Control, Risk Management and Performance Improvement She was last employed as Network Director of Women's Imaging for St. Luke's. Marty and her husband Bill's life in retirement revolved around raising bloodhounds. She passionately loved and cared for them and totally enjoyed watching them become AKC Champions and Grand Champions.
She will be missed by her husband, Bill. The couple has been together for twenty two years, marrying in 2000. She will also be missed by her son, Jed Welch and his wife, Danielle; grandchildren, Ryleigh, Tanner, Aiden, Kylee and Knox, her sister Gwen Macarro; her brother Jeffrey Tinsman and her beloved bloodhounds,Beulah #2, Duke, Alma, Jo Jo and her African Grey parrot, Waldo, who will outlive us all. As a parting gift to his Mom the day after her passing, ten month old Jo Jo presented her with a four point major win. She will be met on the other side of the rainbow bridge by her beloved bloodhounds, Rufus, Earl, Sadie, Floyd and Beulah #1.
A celebration of her life will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bucks County SPCA, 60 Reservoir Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951. Arrangements by Robert W. Snyder Funeral Home, Riegelsville, PA.
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