Ellen M. Long

Ellen M. Long obituary, Rochester, NY

Ellen M. Long

Ellen Long Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 6, 2026.
Rochester - Ellen M. Long passed away on January 4, 2026 at the age of 85. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Emma Meyers. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Art; her children, David (Kim) Long, Ruth (Peter) Braun, Mark (Crystal) Long, and Nancy Long; her grandchildren, Matthew (Myndi), Isaiah, Katie, Joshua, Gregory, and Samuel; and her sister, Nancy Meyers.

Ellen stayed home to raise her children and care for her family. When her children were older she worked as a teacher's aide for BOCES in Spencerport. She was a faith filled woman who loved the Lord and was a devoted member of Parma Christian Fellowship Church. Ellen's passion for her church inspired her to write "Joy Bells", a curriculum for Sunday School. In her leisure, she enjoyed reading and doing puzzles. Most of all she loved her family. She will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Parma Christian Fellowship Church, 39 Hovey Street, Hilton, New York 14468, followed by Ellen's Funeral Service at 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Interment in North Chili Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation to Parma Christian Fellowship Church, at the address listed above, in memory of Ellen.

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