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CECIL LONG Obituary
CECIL A. "CECE"
80, of Findlay Twp., joined the Church Triumphant on Monday, February 24, 2014. Cherished husband of Arlene Eriksson Long; loving father of Rev. Dr. Jeff (Lois) Long, Traci Melnick, and Lori (Mark) Thomas; beloved brother of Betty Kletzli, Louetta Provost, Charlotte Weir, Samuel Long, and the late Charles Long, Catherine Lipely, Ann Carroll, and Mary Drugmand; cherished grandfather of Seth Melnick, Emily and Rachael Long, Lindsay, and Cassidy and Dane Thomas. Family to receive friends at the WHARTON - HERRICK FUNERAL HOME, 951 Cliff Mine Rd., N. Fayette Twp., Imperial, PA, on Thursday, February 27, 2014, between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will take place at Christ Church of Grove Farm, 249 Duff Rd., Sewickley, PA at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2014. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Good Samaritan Hospice House, 146 Neely School Rd., Wexford, PA 15090, or The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
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Ed Quinn
March 10, 2014
I hope you are resting comfortably in the arms of the angels. If I become half the man you were, my life will be a success. Thank you for your kindness and wisdom. It was a privilege to have known you.
Fred and Susan Dudak
February 27, 2014
Dear Arlene and family, Fred and I are sorrowing with you but rejoicing with Cecil who is now in the presence of his blessed Savior. We can only imagine the joy he is experiencing. When I told Fred that Cecil had passed, he said, another piece of salt taken off the earth. A real tribute to Cecil's testimony for Christ as he walked among us. May the Lord bless and keep you during this time. Love, Freddie and Sue
Mike Moore
February 27, 2014
I'm going to miss you my friend.. Thank you for your wisdom and all you have taught me and for the Love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Rest Well..
diana leighton
February 26, 2014
im sorry for your loss
ididnt know him but the last long may be related to me my grandfather was chales long born McDonald pa and he a few brothers and sisters im doing the long tree if you wish to call me 412 301 0111
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Tom Zimmerman
February 26, 2014
Rest in God's loving hands, Cecil. May God given strength sustain you, Arlene and family.
February 26, 2014
Dale and I are saddened by your separation at this time, but Cecil is delighting in the Lord. We wanted so much to make the trip to Pitt to visit with you Arlene and to talk with Cecil once more before he departed for this journey. We deeply regret not being able to make it to the funeral and wish we could be there with our Christian family to support and commune with you and your family. I would have loved to see your daughters and grandchildren again and to meet your son and his family. Thank-you so much for contacting us and allowing us the opportunity to reflect on Cecil's impact on us and our Christian walk. God be with you and uphold you and your family. Dale and Wendy McCoy
Maxine (Maximovich) Ahearn
February 26, 2014
Dear Arlene and Family
With deepest sympathy, very fond memories, and greater joy for Cecil's peace and rest at home with his Father -- I will forever remain blessed to have known him and his profound love of the Lord.
May the same God who has welcomed your husband, father, grandfather and brother home, keep you in His care through this difficult time and always.
Love,
Maxine (Maximovich) Ahearn
February 26, 2014
Dear Traci - so sorry to read of your father's passing. I am praying that knowing he is with Jesus will give you great comfort. Take care. Phyllis (Pilacik) Jones
Jan Pysh
February 26, 2014
Traci,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Your dad fought as long as he could and now he is free. Let the memories of him comfort you in the days ahead. May he rest in peace.
John and Terri (Kirk) Watson
February 26, 2014
So very sorry for your loss - you have our deepest sympathy. Cece is no longer suffering and that is now a blessing; please find comfort in your fond memories. God bless all of you.
Miriam and Elaine Hazel
February 26, 2014
Arlene, Jeff, Traci, Lori and families. With deepest Sympathy on the passing of your husband, father, and granfather
Miriam and Elaine Hazel
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