Pauline C Delong

Pauline C. (Keiser) DeLong, 93, of Alburtis, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Twp., where she was a resident since January. She was the widow of James O. DeLong, who died in 1996.

Born in Longswamp Township, Pauline was a daughter of the late Milton Edwin and Cora M. (Reinert) Keiser. Mrs. DeLong was a long-time member of Longswamp United Church of Christ, Mertztown. She was employed as a housekeeper for the former Blair Creek Inn, Mertztown, for many years, until her retirement."Memmy" as she was fondly referred to, was the Matriarch of her five-generation family. She enjoyed playing card games with her family, especially hausey and pinochle, which became very competitive. She also was a diehard baseball and Phillies fanatic. Pauline was always the life of the party, center of attention, and the first to get up and dance. She will be sorely missed by her family.

Pauline is survived by her Daughter and Caregiver, Anna Mae (DeLong) Kercher, widow of Terry A. Kercher, Alburtis; 3 Grandchildren, Judy (Kercher), wife of Glenn Shannon, Kutztown, Glenn, husband of Tammy (Geist) Kercher, Kutztown, and Joel, husband of Mandi (Hower) Kercher, Schnecksville; 7 Great Grandchildren and 13 Great-Great Grandchildren. She was predeceased by her Husband, Parents and 9 siblings.

A memorial service to celebrate Pauline's life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 10:30 AM in Longswamp United Church of Christ, 200 Clay Road, Mertztown, PA with Reverend Dr. Katherine E. Brearley and Reverend Jeremiah A. Sassaman officiating. Inurnment will follow in Longswamp Union Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation with Pauline's family from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the church.

The family requests contributions be made in Pauline's memory to the Longswamp U.C.C. Memorial Fund, 200 Clay Road, Mertztown, PA  19539. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Topton, PA.