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Beverly Longo Obituary
Beverly J. Richards Longo, 78, of Kingston, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, 2013 at the Celtic Healthcare Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Our Lord reached down to Beverly to welcome her into Heaven on the blessed day of the Baptism of our Lord.
Born in Kingston on Aug. 24, 1934 she was the daughter of the late David and Susan Shiner Richards. Beverly was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1952, where she remained an active member of the reunion committee. During her high school years, she shared her gift of music by playing clarinet in marching band, stage band and concert band. She was also a graduate of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing and held various professional positions throughout her 47-year career. Those positions included night supervisor, head of nursing and staff, public health nursing, home health nursing as well as private duty, and she was certified in school nursing. Beverly also graduated from Misericordia University, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in Nursing Education.
She enjoyed her nursing career tremendously as well as all the people she met along the way, colleagues, patients and their families; she was truly an Angel of Mercy.
Beverly especially enjoyed spending time with her two daughters baking, cooking, vacationing, celebrating the holidays and spending time with them as much as possible. A member of the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Kingston, she attended as many church functions as possible.
Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Longo, 2007, and by her sister Theresa M. Decker, 1985.
She is survived by her daughters, Susan A. Longo; Sandra M. Longo and fiancé Kevin J. Dougherty; sisters LaMere Fiorini and her husband, Eugene; Donna Fisher; aunt, Betty Shiner Fahad Gazire; many nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, extended family members and dear, dear friends.
She always cherished her family and friends and enjoyed their company. She received the greatest satisfaction in serving those who sat around her kitchen table. Beverly humbly turned her house into a home in order to celebrate the beautiful gift of family and friends and for all to enjoy.
The funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from Maher-Collins Funeral Home, 360 N. Maple Ave., Kingston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., Jan. 17, 2013, the feast day of St. Anthony, Beverly's patron saint.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.maher-collins.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Longo
January 23, 2013
Dear Sandy and family, I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Sandy, we were friends years ago. I will always remember your kind heart. Call me, I would love to hear from you! Kim (Bubblo) Trubia 878-9871.
Jackie Zukosky
January 18, 2013
Susie and Sandy,
I am deeply saddened to hear about your mom's passing. Mom and I worked together for many years in home health. For the last few years we were together as patient and therapist. She was a wonderful person! You are in my thoughts and prayers always.
Love, Jackie
January 17, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Longo was awonderful thoughtful person. Iam sorry that I was unable to attend her service tonight due to a stomache virus please extend my deep aand siincere condolence to the shiner/longo family. Sincerly 'sharon sam koter
January 17, 2013
Susan and Sandra I am sorry to hear about Mom. Mary Green Cathy Nemecse friend.Call me 899-1518 for Cathy.
Carol Carroll
January 16, 2013
Dear Susan and Sandy,
My heartfelt condolences with the loss of your loved mother and best friend.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 16, 2013
Dear Sue and Sandy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You were both wonderful daughters to her. I know she will be watching over you in heaven with your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love,
Denise Ash and Kyle Ford
BETTY SHULZITSKI LODESKI
January 16, 2013
TO BEVERLY'S FAMILY-I WORKED WITH BEVERLY AT THE WBGH -WE WORKED NIGHTS THEN & WOULD GO FOR BREAKFAST AFTER WORK-MANY TIMES WE WENT TO HER HOUSED , WHERE HER MOM WOULD MAKE US BREAKFAST-IT WAS SO NICE TO KNOW TO KNOW HER-HER MOM & BEV ATTENDED MY WEDDING ALSO, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE !
January 16, 2013
Susie and Sandy, so sorry for the loss of your mother. Please know that we will keep her in our thoughts and prayers. You were very devoted daughters to her and I am sure she is looking down from heaven on you both, with a big smile on her face. Josette and John Pappadakis
Stephen Bretz
January 15, 2013
Aunt Bev will be missed by us, family, and friends. She will rest in peace and will be in heaven with Uncle Dick.
Deborah Palmarini
January 15, 2013
My dear Aunt Bev was like a 2nd mother to me and I treasure her with all my heart and thank God for her in my life and wish her the greatest peace in heaven. And my sincerest sympathies to my wonderful cousins Susie and Sandy, my Mom and Aunt LaMere, Aunt Betty and all our family... may we always know the gifts around us... Debbie and Family
This rose was a gift to our dear Mother and we wanted to share it with you
January 15, 2013
Dear Sandy & Susan,
Our deepest condolences are sent to you and your family for the loss of your dear mother. We met you and your Mother during our brief stay at the Celtic HealthCare Hospice, our dear Mother passed on Dec 29th.
We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I am sure the love and hospitality you showed us was only a sample of the unending love you showered your beloved mother with. And no doubt it came as a great comfort to her in her last days.
Our thoughts are prayers go out to you and your family in your time of sadness.
With love,
the Helen Wentz family
January 15, 2013
My dearest Suesy and Sandy, our tears are wiped away by the joyful memories we've had with your mom. Every room in your home was filled with laughter and joy. We thank your mom for the enrichment
she gave to our lives. Love Beth Faith and Jason
January 15, 2013
My dearest Sue and Sandy, with tears for your mom wiped away with the happy memories, of days gone by . The laugher that echoed in every room of your home,the joy and laughter of every event no matter how small.Our children growing up togeather, how fortunate for myself and my family to have known your mom, Thanks be to GOD,for bringing her into our lives, it surely enriched us. LOVE BETH JASON& fAITH.
Brenda Beckerman Navin
January 15, 2013
I had the please to grow up knowing both the Longo and Fiorini families. Bev was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. Carry her in your heart and relive her spirit every day.
Nancy Brown Williams
January 15, 2013
My sincere sympathy to all the family. She will be greatly missed on the Reunion Committee.
Richard Alley,M.D.
January 15, 2013
Condolences to Beverly's family from her friend and physician.
Diane Brewster
January 15, 2013
Mrs. Longo, I am truly sorry for your loss. Tina and I are thinking of you. Prayers and hugs,
Bernie Klein
January 15, 2013
Graduated from KHS with Bev and have always remembered her fondly. Condolences to the family
January 15, 2013
Our deep sympathy to beverlys family!she was a beautiful person and will be missed. Peg and Jim Thomas
January 15, 2013
My Dear Aunt Bev, thank you for the many many beautiful memories. You will always be in my heart. We will greatly miss you. Always in my heart, never forgotten. Love you Marie & Judgie.
Margaret Kile
January 15, 2013
Dear Susan, Sandy, LaMere and all her loved ones,
Mom was and always will be an Angel in all of the hearts she has touched. It has always been a pleasure having your wonderful family in my life as I was growing up.
My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. May God continue to give you strength today, tomorrow and all the tomorrows that follow.
God Bless
Love,
Margaret
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