Obituaries

Anna "Sis" Marie Long

10/18/1932 - 1/4/2021

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Obituary For Anna "Sis" Marie Long

Anna Marie “Sis” Long Oct. 18, 1932-Jan. 4, 2021

Anna Marie ‘Sis’ (Steinbeiser) Long, 88 of Altoona, passed away on Monday at Garvey Manor Nursing Home. She was born October 18, 1932, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Michael and Wilhelmina Steinbeiser. She had three brothers, Raymond, Joseph and Robert who proceeded her in death. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Sis graduated from Altoona Catholic High School in 1950. She was a secretary and later became the Chief Clerk of the Blair County Draft Board. She married Dr. Thomas E. Long in November 1957, he preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2018. She was the loving mother of seven children. Surviving are her children, Patricia (Dr. Brian) Delong and family of Harrisburg, Timothy (Linda) Long and daughter of Mundys Corner, Michael Long of Altoona, Kevin Long of Dysart, Mary (Thomas) Hohman and family of Mansfield, Paul (Rachel) Long and family of Altoona, and Clare (Curtis) Detwiler and family of Connecticut. She was the devoted grandmother of eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, one named after her. They are Emily Greenly (Dr. Justin), Dr. Colin Delong (Taylor), Maura Delong, Rachel (Alan) Robinson, Colleen Long, Jacob and Sarah Hohman, Levi and Liam Long, Owen and Elliot Detwiler; great-grandchildren Anna, Julia, Peter and John. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she was a member of the Christian Mothers, a long-time member of the adult choir, she had been a Girl Scout leader and an active parish volunteer. She enjoyed needlework and making crafts for family and friends. She also enjoyed her many friends, travel and local musical productions and particularly enjoyed her frequent get-togethers with her breakfast club companions. She and her family lived in Dublin, Ireland for a year and Nuremberg, Germany for several months with her husband who was a Fullbright Scholar at Penn State University. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the family will be celebrating a funeral mass privately at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona, with Fr. Lubomir Strecok as the celebrant. Committal will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Altoona. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 8th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16602. The family would like to recognize the ministry of the Carmelite Sisters by requesting that memorial contributions be made to Garvey Manor, 1037 S. Logan BLVD., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.

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  • 01/09/2021

    Monica Burgess

    Hello with our deepest sympathy for all of you at this time. Thinking of your mother always brings such kind and wonderful thoughts to mind as I know that she and our mother shared so many great moments of friendship. Our thoughts are with you at this time and in the times ahead as you remember all the great moments and celebrate the life of your amazing and loving mother. Peace, Family of Bebe Milliron

  • 01/07/2021

    Jenn Binus

    I was so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She and your father were such wonderful people, we miss having them as neighbors. I can only imagine the pain you must all be feeling at her loss. Please accept our condolences on you loss. May her memory be a blessing. Jenn, Derek, Josef, and Tomie Weinzierl-Binus

  • 01/06/2021

    Jeff Weinzierl

    I was very saddened to hear of Sis's passing. Having grown up next door, she was a big part of my life. The last time I spoke to her was shortly before she went to Garvey. I was mowing mom and dad's grass and she was sitting out in the back yard enjoying the day. We talked and she was as pleasant and nice as she always was. She will be missed by all.

  • 01/05/2021

    Kelly Rosario

    Pat, Tim, Mike, Kevin, Mary, Paul, Clare, & families: Having known your mom for over 40 years, she was always so kind to me, and I feel honored to have been part of her extended family. Ismael and I are sending all of you hugs & prayers of comfort. Kelly Rosario

  • 01/04/2021

    Ella Barkley

    My sympathy to the family. I am Uncle Bill and Aunt Jayne McConaghay 's niece, Ella Rooney Barkley and I live in Williamsport PA. They shared fond memories of Tom and Sissy and their family with me. They enjoyed being involved in your family celebrations. They were proud of your beautiful family, and prayed for each and every one of you every night. I keep in touch with Donna McConaghay and she let me know about your Mother. May God keep all of you in his loving hands. queenbarkley@comcast.net

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