Marlene A. DeLong

Marlene A. DeLong

Marlene DeLong Obituary

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Marlene A. DeLong, 84, of Palmerton, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Harland and Margaret (Getz) Snyder. She worked at the former Cross Country Clothes in Egypt and also did waitress work for several years. Marlene is survived by sons, Todd Delong Sr. of Pottsville, Arthur Delong Jr.; daughter, Patricia wife of Leroy Biechy of Lehighton; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; one step great grandchild; sisters, Nancy Green and Janet Gaston both of Walnutport. She was predeceased by daughter Carol Sheppard. Services are private. Contributions can be made to Todd Delong care of the funeral Home. 

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Edward J. Hildenbrand Funeral Home, Inc

346 W Main St, Kutztown, PA 19530

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