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Jacob DeLong Obituary
Jacob Jake DeLong, 84, of Allentown, died November 17, 2008 in the V.N.A. Hospice of St. Lukes, Lower Saucon Township. Born April 5, 1924 in Schererville, he was a son of the late John and Hannah (Diehl) DeLong. He and his wife, the former Joan L. Schneck, celebrated 54 years of marriage last March. An oil truck driver for 50 years, Jake worked for City Coal, R&S and Petro, formerly Dual Temp. He was a fan of all Philadelphia sports teams and enjoyed watching old cowboy movies. He was especially fond of his loving companion, his dog, Mikey. Survivors: In addition to his wife, Joan; sons, Robert E. DeLong of Allentown, David J. DeLong and his wife, Lisa L., of Bethlehem, Steven C. DeLong of Allentown; brother, John DeLong and his wife, Carol, of Quakertown; sister, Betty Rasley of Allentown. He was predeceased by a son, Jacob Jr. in infancy, two brothers and three sisters. Services: Viewing 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, November 21, services at 10:30 a.m. in the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home, 46 E. Susquehanna Street, Allentown, with the Rev. Dr. David Charles Smith officiating. Interment to follow in St. Marks Cemetery, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice of the V.N.A. of St. Lukes, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or the Lehigh Valley Humane Society, 640 Dixon Street, Allentown, PA 18103.
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KAY O'DONNELL
November 23, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
KAY O'DONNELL
November 23, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deborah Schell
November 21, 2008
Aunt Joannie and Cousins-
As I look at this picture of Uncle Jake it brings back memories. I will miss his smile and the times my parents would bring us to Allentown to visit all of you and the family reunions we had. It was so long ago but Uncle Jake still looks the same. I will be thinking of all of you as I cannot attend the services for him and have thought so many times of visiting. Now he is with my Dad (Elroy) in heaven and know that they are happy and at peace there together. If I can do anything let Bobby know- he knows how to contact me.
Love and Miss All You!
ronnie miller
November 20, 2008
joan,bob,dave&steve
i am so sorry to hear about your loss.jake was a great person who loved his wife and children and of course his dog mikey.i grew up just a few doors away and i always felt that i was part of your family.i remember going on some day trips to hershey park and of course dorney park.we also had good times at high school football and basketball games.jake would take us all over the valley to watch to see the allen high school basketball games in the late 1970s,when we had good teams.one of our best times is when we went pittsburg to see basketball championship.i know you did not have any grandchildren,but when i would bring my children chris and kevin to the old neighborhood you and joan would treat them as one of your own.it was great to have you as a neighbor and friends for 40 plus years.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
DE Cressman Insurance & Staff
November 20, 2008
To the Delong family: Please accept our condolences on your loss. Jacob was a very dear and kind man. May he rest in peace and may all of you take comfort in knowing he is with our Lord.
Carol Miller
November 20, 2008
Dear Joan and Family,
Jake was a gentle, kind man. He was from the old school. I don't think there will ever be men like him again. I remember how he liked coming to our house. Jake always asked if my parents had their garden. He was a country boy at heart. My thoughts are with you during these hard times, try to stay strong.
Chris Miller
November 19, 2008
My heart goes out to the entire DeLong family. I always associated Jake with his "man's best friend" Mikey. I also remember when he would clean out my parents oil-stove when I was younger. My dearest sympathy to the DeLong family.
Chris Miller
John and Carol DeLong
November 19, 2008
To Joan and boys:
It's hard to understand why our loved ones are taken from us, but they leave us with special memories. Take comfort in knowing that you were a loving part of this long life. When the Lord calls for our loved ones he leaves a hole in our heart that is filled with remembering the wonderful time you had spent together.Hold on to the memories and let them get you through this time of sadness. Remember you have many friends and family who are there whenever you need them. John will miss him also.He also has memories of Jake and he when they were growing up. God bless you and know that we are here for you whenever you need support. Our love is with you.
Karen Angelino
November 19, 2008
To Jake's Family:
We are sorry to hear this sad news. Jake was a very nice, kind man. We knew him while he worked for R&S Fuel Co. in Allentown. Jake was a friend to & worked for my dad, Dick Smith. When my dad passed away in 1982 our family operated R&S Fuel for a while and that is when my husband, my sister, and myself got to know Jake better. He was a hard worker and well-liked by the customers.
Our thoughts and prayers are for Jake and for his family during this difficult time.
Patrick & Karen (Smith) Angelino
Cary, NC
Alan Gruver
November 19, 2008
For one of the best. Our deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Alan & Pilar
David Charles Smith
November 19, 2008
My deepest sympathy and Christian love to Joan, the boys, and the entire family at this most difficult time. May the peace of the Risen Christ be with you in the days ahead.
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