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1959
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2018
Barbara Long Obituary
1959 - 2018
Barbara A. Long, age 58, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away June 16, 2018 at Kobacker after a long battle with blood cancer. Barb faithfully served her beloved Messiah Yeshua for 25 years. She worked as a LISW-S and former employee of Lighthouse Ministries. Acts of service included the fostering of over 40 teenage girls, family therapy and community work the neighborhoods where she lived. Preceded in death by grandparents George and Helen Langin, uncle Melvin Langin and aunt Marilyn Grantz. Survived by her mother, Eileen (Bob) Brenner; brother, Michael Long; and son, Thomas Long; grandchildren, Jayla, Aeiden and Sophie. A memorial service will be held at Beth Messiah Congregation, 4950 Morse Rd., Cols. 43230 on Thursday, June 21 at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Leukemia And Lymphoma Society in her honor www.lls.org.
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Anthony Hamilton
June 30, 2018
I was sadden by the news of barb's passing. I was one of her patients. She had help me through some tough times in my life and would always find a way to make me smile. Barb would always tease me about having a cup of coffee in hand no matter the time of day, how hot it was or if it was raining. One time when I came into the office I didn't have any coffee in hand, she questioned me about it. It had fallen out of my hand as I was trying to run in the building because it was pouring down raining. I bet we talked about that for 10 min. Another funny moment with barb is when I had hammer toe surgery, I had a knee walker. She took the knee walker up and down the hall way just about falling down. She was a blessing in disguise. One thing that's for certain is heaven gain a beautiful angel! May god bless her and the family. May she Rest In Peace she deserves it. We love and will miss you barb
lydia fowler
June 20, 2018
i willl miss her i ike
barb so much
Karen Burton
June 20, 2018
Barb was a strong support for me even though I never got to meet her in person. She was always responsive in texts, emails and phone calls, encouraging me in my inner healing. Happy with me and compassionate towards me. I grieve as for a close friend, and pray that her family will be comforted in the love of the Lord Jesus.
Debbie Eisert
June 19, 2018
I enjoyed Barb's positive outlook and enthusiasm. We never had much time together, but had much in common. She shared her dream of starting a business and her mind was also going full speed. Her clients miss her, and she was a blessing to all of us! Rest well, Barb, you've earned it, and left the earth a better place!
June 19, 2018
SO thankful for the slice of life I shared (and will share) with Barb. What a smart, creative, fun, and spiritually engaged person she was/is. I extend my deepest sympathy to you, Thomas, and to all who loved your mom.
Kathy (and Dan) Mayner
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