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The Life of Joyce L DeLong

Joyce L. (Miller) DeLong, 85, of Kutztown, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 in The Lutheran Home at Topton, where she was a resident for three years. She was the widow of Carl R. DeLong, Sr., who died on August 23, 1986.

Born in Kutztown, Joyce was the daughter of the late Robert N., Sr., and Miriam (Geist) Miller. She was a member of Christ (DeLong) United Church of Christ, Bowers, and a graduate of Kutztown Area High School. She was employed as a custodian by AT&T, Breinigsville, for many years until her retirement. Joyce loved to dance and enjoyed country music.

She is survived by Sons, Carl R. "Butch" DeLong, Jr., companion of Diane L. Wagner, Mertztown, and Dean M. DeLong, Kutztown; Daughters, Gail L. (DeLong), wife of Guy A. Foscone, Kutztown, and Cher D. (DeLong), wife of Scott Gallaway, Fleetwood; 4 Grandchildren, Jeffrey A. DeLong, Michael S. DeLong, Kelly D. (Foscone) Drey, Brooke N. Rehrig; and a Great Grandson, Zachary DeLong. She is also survived by a Twin Sister, Jean (Miller) Frederic, Kutztown, and a Brother, Robert N. Miller, Jr., Pittsburgh. She was predeceased by her Husband, Parents, Sisters, Vicki L. Miller in childhood and Patricia A. Hertzog on September 26, 2015.

At Joyce's request, services will be private.

The family requests contributions be made in Joyce's memory to Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or online at www.alz.org.donate. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.

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2017.01.17

To Joyce, Go rest in heaven. You and Carl always made me feel welcome on special weekends when I would stay. To the family Diane and I are very sorry for your loss of your mother and wish you all peace as Joyce is resting in our Lords hands.
Posted by Craig and Diane H

2017.01.17

Hi to all my cousins, I haven't seen you or your mother for a long time. but as the oldest cousin, I do have memories of our Christmas celebrations with Nana & Pappy Delong. It always seemed the weather was going to make us cancel our plans for Christmas Eve with our grandparents, but we managed to pull it off somehow every year. We'd all gather at their tiny house and we kids made enough noise that I'm sure they could hear us in Kutztown! I'm sure your Mom sometimes felt like the "odd man out" when she had to deal with the 3 sisters (I know I felt their disapproving looks directed at me many times), but Joyce was always friendly and kind to me. We are thinking of you during this difficult time and hope you'll take solace in the knowledge that your mother is remembered fondly by her niece.
Posted by Carol & Tim R

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