Carly DeLONG

DeLONG, Carly Faye 15, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Dayton Children's Hospital. She was born on February 4, 2002 in Dayton, the daughter of Lisa (Trost) DeLong and Robert Lee DeLong Jr. Carly was a student at Catholic Central High School. She was active with the Volleyball and Softball teams, but her passion was volleyball. She also was a member of the Sharks Volleyball Club. Carly had a zeal for life! She was driven to achieve academic success and aspired to study at Stanford University. Carly was strong and resilient conquering the many challenges life presented her with. She is survived by her parents, Lisa DeLong and Bob and Susan DeLong, her sister, Lauren DeLong of Xenia, her brother, Robby DeLong of Virginia Beach, nephew, C.J. DeLong, grandparents: Al and Henrietta Bean, Tom and Faye Harmon, and Bill and Rita Trost; aunts and uncles: Christie (Tina) Trost, Michele Trost, Ginger Jessee, Terry and Sandy Schultz, and Dennis DeLong; three step-sisters: Ashley Wright, Bethany Wright, and Caylee Lokai; and her beloved dog, Aurora. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 4-8:00 p.m. in the Catholic Central High School Gymnasium. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the gym with Pastor Randy Warner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. www.stbaldricks.org Online condolences may be sent through www.littletonandrue.com.