Karel S. Long

Karel Sue (Byers) Long, 85, of Marion, longtime resident of Roann, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born Oct. 7, 1940, in South Whitley, to Kenneth and Lucile (Crabill) Byers.

Karel was a 1958 graduate of Roann High School. She married Terry Allen Long on Oct. 11, 1959 at the Roann Church of the Brethren; he died May 22, 2000. She attended Marion Church of the Brethren. Karel loved and enjoyed being around her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing cards with friends and crocheting.

She is survived by three children, Sherri Long, of Marion, Sue Ellen (Michael) Collins, of St. Marys, Georgia, and Brent (HersheyLyn) Long, of Exeter, California; eight grandchildren, Nathan (Nicole Neal) Behny, of North Manchester, Tanner (Alexandria) Ewing, of Kokomo, Kaylan (Dillon) Metz, of Brunswick, Georgia, Kyler (Karena Campagna) Collins, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Lyndsey (Jed) Oliphant, Christian (Julia) Long, and Sydney (Dan Melita) Long, all of California, and Hailey Long, of Washington; six great-grandchildren, Ella and Colton Behny, Camden, Rowan, and Hudson Ewing, Wendy, Logan, Jack, and Max Oliphant; and her brother, Michael (Virginia) Byers, of Spring Mill, Pennsylvania.

Karel was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson Travis Ewing, and sisters Beverly Corwin and Linda Harris.

There will be an interment service at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at Roann Community Cemetery, Roann, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.

Preferred memorial is donor's choice of humane society.

The memorial guest book for Karel may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.