Derek-DeLong-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. - Schnecksville

Derek Lance DeLong

Oct 2, 1978 - Jun 11, 2025

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So very sorry for the loss of your son Derek. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for you and yours. Buck and Doris Delorey

So sorry to hear of the loss of your son Derek. May God bless your family during this difficult time. May your memories comfort you. I will never forget those camp days and our visits.

Dear Kermit and Elaine,
I was saddened to hear about Derek. I have many fond memories of the time spent with him. His favorite activities while with me in school were doing work for the office and attending Mr Smith’s gym class. Im sorry I didn’t get to see him in the last few years. My deepest sympathy to you and your family

Derek came to the Hope Friendship Dances at Hope Lutheran in Cherryville. He always had a good time. We will miss him! Our deepest sympathy to family and friends.

I met Derek when I volunteered in the IU classroom at Springhouse during study halls. We're the same age and I really enjoyed getting to know Derek and see his smile. May Derek's memory be a blessing.

We're so very sorry of the passing of Derek. Thought's, Love ❤ & Prayer's to Elaine, Kermit & entire Family. Derek will be missed by all who knew & Loved him. Derek was my 2nd Cousin.
God Bless
Larry & Beth Kay Simmons

To the Delong Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy on Derek's passing. I remember Derek during his time with The SPARC Program, as a friendly, high energy, active, smiling young man. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

To the Delong Family... we are both very sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this hard time. - Adam Fritzinger. As a kid I remember visiting with my aunt Jeanette and Uncle Kermit with my parents. Kermit Jr was often there. Sorry Kermit Jr and to the whole family for your loss. May God be with you in this difficult time. - Donna (Bachman) Fritzinger.

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Derek's Obituary

Derek Lance DeLong, 46, of New Tripoli, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Allentown Campus. Born in Allentown, October 2, 1978, Derek was the son of Kermit E. DeLong, Jr. and Elaine S. (Smith) DeLong. He graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School,...

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