Obituaries
Charles A. Long, 75
September 21, 1946 - April 17, 2022
After more than a dozen year journey with Leukemia I thank my dear wife, Suzanne, for taking loving care of me. She had to take over all household duties as well as taking care of me. She always had a smile. You are such a strong woman. Some people are angelic. I have had several in this life. This is one. Suzanne, thank you for the dance. I love you.
I am blessed to have two children. Carlo passed away at 15. My daughter Marissa has four children: Isaac 19; Lucy 17; Rosa 13; Charles 10. I want to thank you, Marissa, for becoming the beautiful, intelligent woman you are and for giving me such close guidance in very late life. I admire you so much for how you fought back from near-death to resuming being a mom and a professional. I’m thankful to have another strong woman in my life. Marissa, thank you. I love you. Michele, thank you for raising Marissa and Carlo with such love and strength.
To Isaac, Lucy, Rosa, and Charles, I have loved you since you were born and It has been a joy to watch you grow into the young people that you are. I am so, so proud of you and I love you.
Brother Bill and little sister Darlene. Bill was a stalwart for me throughout my adult life. He had annual Christmas parties and trips to the Outer Banks for the whole family. Thanks for all the fun and support, Bill. I love you.
Darlene and I played a lot together as children. We’ve always been close. As my daughter and grandkids grew up, she has done her best to be involved in their lives. They love her. Thank you, Darlene, for being such a loving and caring little sister. I love you.
To my Irish cousins, we had so much fun growing up and we laughed. We cried when we lost our parents, but their spirit and personalities continue in us. Know that I love you.
To my nephews and nieces, I always enjoyed when we got together and seeing you grow into mature adults who have raised handsome and beautiful children.
I have three stepdaughters: Kate, Christyn, and Carolyn. They lost their dad at a difficult time. I stand humbly behind him. He was honest and moral. I know him through his daughters and the friends that Bob left behind. To you three, thank you for accepting me into your lives. I always enjoy listening to your laughter with your mom. Thank you for your love. I love you.
My step grandkids, Delaney, Hail, Evan, Audrey, Ethan, Ryen, Taevin, Lilly, and Austin, I enjoyed the times we had together. Sometimes distance was a challenge. Thank you for your love. I love you.
To my friends, particularly later in life my Pickleball friends, you enriched my life immeasurably. Playing with such successful people and accomplished athletes taught me so much. There is a risk of offending some when you use names. Please don’t be. The matriarch of Pickleball is Lucy. With her personality and demeanor, she should be across the ocean wearing a crown. Towards the end of my playing the sport close friends continued to play with me. They were accomplished players and successful professionals. They are Seth, Leon, and Nancy. Thank you. I love you.
To my daughter’s friends who helped save her life but then also befriended me. What angels.
Suzanne Riley has been a friend for some time. She did whatever she could to help me. She is filled with love and grace. Thank you, Susan. I love you.
To Dr. DeGreen, who I literally loved to death, thank you. Thank you for extending my life. What a brilliant, compassionate human being. I love you. To the nurses and staff at the Lancaster Cancer Center, thank you for caring for me all those years. I didn’t forget crying in Dr. DeGreen’s office. Thank you for your loving hearts. I love you.
To those of you who touched my life in a positive way, thank you. I have been so blessed throughout my life by knowing intelligent people who enriched my life. My journey with a disease has been a blessing in that I’ve met so many wonderful people. Thank you for being so kind to me. May God bless you.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 12 PM Friday, April 22, 2022, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, with The Rev. Daniel F.X. Powell as Celebrant. Chuck’s family will receive guests from 6 to 8 PM on Thursday at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, and Friday at the church from 11 AM to 12 PM. Interment in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.
Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Lancaster Catholic High School, Fine and Performing Arts, 650 Juliette Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601.
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Condolences to the Family
April 28, 2022
I knew Chuck as a court reporter for many years. The obituary he wrote sounds so much like him– kind, gracious, humble, caring, and so very well done. Others have written their own obits, but I have never before seen an obituary where the person writing it was so totally focused on others, rather than their own lives and accomplishments. We all are less for his passing, but we are so much more for having had the opportunity to know Chuck.
April 26, 2022
Suzanne: Chuck was my court reporter for many of the years during which I served on the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. I was very saddened to learn of his death and express my sincere sympathy for you and your family. Unfortunately, I could not attend the service. He did an outstanding job for me throughout all of the years he worked for me. He was very loyal and trustworthy. More than that and most importantly, he was a very close friend. I thoroughly enjoyed the many conversations we had in my chambers. I valued his friendship and I will miss him very much. Judge Michael Georgeis
April 23, 2022
My condolences Suzanne, Michelle, Marissa and your extended families. I am sorry for your loss, and that we lost touch over the years. The obit was so Chuck. He made the world a better place, and will be greatly missed. Warm regards to each of you.
April 21, 2022
Dear Darlene and Suzanne,
I join you in mourning Chuck’s passing. My brother and I have many fond memories of Chuck, mostly playing baseball and football in our backyard or yours as well as an occasional babysitter and to play with Queenie. He was a good athlete with exceptional coordination and a natural runner. We had a good heart and was a very caring person. We even met up in Jerusalem on his first honeymoon and we went to the Dead Sea together. we share in your loss and extend our condolences to you and your entire family. Thank you both for the extraordinary care and love you gave Chuck for many years
Sincerely,
Marty and Bernie Bril
April 21, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear that Chuck has gone from his life here on earth but rejoice that he’s moved onto Eternal Life. I worked with Chuck at the courthouse and always considered him a friend, even though I haven’t seen him in many years. I send heartfelt condolences to his family. I hope you can find comfort knowing you’ll see him again down the road.
Brenda P
April 21, 2022
Dear Schwartz Family,
It is with sadness we offer our condolences to you but know this is a time we must all endure. Take comfort in knowing the joy your dad has brought to all during his life and that he is at peace now with God our heavenly Father. With love and deepest sympathy,
The Lucks’ Family
April 20, 2022
“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” C.S. Lewis. I am in awe of you dear cousin and the amazing celebration you must have seen arriving on Easter Sunday. You were so humble and faith-filled. I will honor you by trying to exemplify your selfless grace, love of family and our roots and devotion to your faith. Thank YOU for your love and smile. Rest easy and give the clan in heaven my love especially your Mom and Donnalee. ❤️ Special hugs and prayers to Marissa and family, Suzanne, Darlene, and Bill.
April 20, 2022
Charles, I was so moved by your obit that you obviously wrote yourself. We should all live our lives as you did to write our own obit which is really a eulogy of the life you lived. Although I didn’t know you personally, I recognize you as I too go to St. John Neumann. Thank you for your words and wishing you and your family peace!
April 20, 2022
I love you, Chuck. ❤️ You were an angel to me.
April 20, 2022
Sending our deepest sympathy to entire families of Charles Long
Keeping you in our prayers
Quentin and Pat Martin
April 19, 2022
To Chuck’s Dear Family,
We are so happy that Chuck is with Our Lord, beyond his physical pain, and in totally good health and peace. He loved you all so much and we know your hearts are grieving and feel like a part of you is missing.
Chuck was such a special man. He was selfless, loving, and quick witted. We have so many wonderful memories of our times with him, Suzanne and Darlene and your family.
We thank God for the blessing Chuck was to us. Until we meet again…We love you, Chuck.
All our love,
Dennis and Maureen
April 19, 2022
We are sending our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to you all at this very sad and difficult time. We are keeping you all in our hearts and prayers. May you find comfort and strength in the many loving memories you have had together and in knowing that the suffering is no longer. Sending so much love and hugs to you all. May you rest in eternal peace, Chuck.
April 19, 2022
One of the best compliments that you can pay anyone is to say the they are a good person. It sounds like a small thing but takes a life time to build and nurture. Chuck was as good a person that I have ever known. He was kind, compassionate, loving, a good listener and all of the other things the make up being a good person. I count myself lucky to have had Chuck as my Pickleball partner, my joke buddy, my sage advisor but most importantly my friend. Rest easy brother no one ever earned their way into to heaven more than you. I will miss you.
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- Thursday, April 21, 2022
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- Friday, April 22, 2022
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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- 601 E. Delp Road
- Lancaster, PA 17601
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- Friday, April 22, 2022
- 12:00 PM
- St. John Neumann Catholic Cemetery
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- Lancaster, PA 17601
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