Loretta Theresa Longo

SAEGERTOWN — Loretta Theresa Longo, 79, of 20881 State Highway 198, Saegertown, formerly of 724 Highland Ave., and Golfview Manor, Meadville, passed away Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, at Crawford County Care Center.Mrs. Longo was born in Smith Ferry on July 23, 1929, a daughter of the late Maurice J. and Mary R. Quinn Casey. On Nov. 5, 1955, Loretta married Oscar A. Longo; he preceded her in death July 22, 1995.She was a member of St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church and its Altar-Rosary Society.Following her graduation from Lincoln High School, Midland, Loretta was employed as manager of Isaly Deli, Midland, for several years. After moving to Meadville she became employed by Crawford Central School District, where she worked for 22 years as a cafeteria monitor.Loretta was a former den mother for Cub Scout Pack 215 and a former member of the Italian Civic Club Auxiliary.Loretta is survived by four sons, Edward C. Longo and his wife, Patty, of Warrenton, Va., Oscar J. Longo of Erie, Maurice J. Longo and his wife, Andra, of Orlando, Fla., and Richard L. Longo of Warren; five grandchildren, Heather, Casey, Eddie, Paul Maurice and Reesie; a twin sister, Rita Ann Mastiorvich of Harmony; a brother, Joseph Casey and his wife, Joan, of Solon, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Jennie Schmitz of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to her husband, Oscar, of 39 years, and her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by a brother, James D. Casey; and three sisters, Margaret Carrigan, Ann Jane Kerns and Mary Frances Hawk.Family and friends are invited to call riday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, where a Scripture service will be conducted at 2:45 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of Grace Roman Catholic Church, Meadville, at 10 a.m. Saturday, with Father Richard J. Toohey as celebrant.Interment will take place in St. Brigid Cemetery, West Mead Township.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of Grace Church, 1084 Water St., Meadville, Pa. 16335.