Susan J. Long
October 30, 1943 — June 4, 2024
Lebanon
Susan J. "Susie" Long, age 80, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on June 4, 2024, peacefully at home. Born in Lebanon on October 30, 1943 to the late Howard Stalnecker and Jean Stalnecker (Granger). Susan was a devoted homemaker, and was known by many as "Mom". Susan enjoyed spending time driving through Ft. Indiantown Gap Cemetery looking for deer with her daughter Marilyn, cooking, watching Little House on the Prairie, and caring for her beloved dogs. Her mornings always began with coffee, and she found joy in chatting on the phone with her family and close friends.
Susan is survived by her three daughters, Heather Gross (Stephen), Marilyn Shindel (late Richard), and Stephanie Sechman (Michael), along with her son, Kenneth Long. She also leaves behind her adored grandsons, Earl Deimler IV, Landen Gross, and Raleigh Gross. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred M. Long; son David Long; grandson Richard Shindel; brother Howard Stalnecker.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to LCCM, 250 S. 7th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042 or Humane Society of Lebanon, 150 N. Ramona Road, Myerstown, PA 17067.
www.christmansfuneralhome.com