Mr. James W. Delong

James W. DeLong, 82, of Mertztown, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. He was the husband of the late Nancy J. (Moll) DeLong, whom he married on September 9, 1967, and who died on November 29, 2015.

Born in Topton, James was a son of the late John F. and Vivian V. (Smith) DeLong and was a graduate of Emmaus High School. James was most recently employed by East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., working in their shipping department from 1992 until his retirement on his 65 ^th birthday, August 17, 2007. James had also worked for Atlas Minerals and Chemicals, Inc., Mertztown, the former Caloric Corporation, and Allen Organ.

James enjoyed being outdoors and was always quick to spot a deer in the fields around his home. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a member of Kempton Rod and Gun Club and Nimrod Fish & Wildlife Association. He also loved spending time with his family and always looked forward to annual Labor Day clambakes and Christmas cookie baking.

James is survived by his daughter. Lisa S. (DeLong), wife of Mark L. Kieke, Douglassville; and two granddaughters, Katelyn A. Kieke, wife of Mitchell Stephenson, Oklahoma City, OK, and Jenna N. (Kieke), wife of Jake Gebrosky, Kutztown; and predeceased by his brother, Paul E. DeLong.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor James’s life will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, PA, with The Rev. Dr. Matthew A. Gorkos, officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Union Church Cemetery, Maxatawny.

Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Thursday evening, October 17 ^th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

The family requests contributions be made to Kempton Rod and Gun Club, 192 Pine Creek Road, Kempton, PA 19529.

Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Kutztown, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com .

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