Elizabeth Long

Elizabeth Diana Long, 78, formerly of St. Augustine, PA, passed away February 20, 2021 at her home. Diana was born March 24, 1942 in St. Augustine, PA to Claire and Elizabeth (Shero) Davis, who, along with her brother, Richard Davis, preceded her in death.  On June 19, 1965, she married Harold A. Long, who preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 1994.

Diana earned her teaching degree from St. Francis College, and taught in Maine, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. She was a wonderful mother and dear friend to many. Her hobbies were baking, gardening, reading, antiquing, playing pickleball, and traveling. Family, friends, and volunteering were utmost important. She was involved in the Metro Parks, Senior Citizens Center, Allen County Board of Elections, Friends of the Library, St. Vincent de Paul, YMCA, Lima Live Singles, St. Charles, MADD, Girl Scouts, and AYH.

Diana is survived by her children, Leah (Mark) Sanderson, Kimberly (Jason) Weybrecht, Manda (Todd) Mustaine, Nathan (Sarah) Long, and Janeen (Justin) Daugherty; grandchildren, Lydia Barhorst, Evan and Amy Weybrecht, Madelyn and Max Mustaine, Allison, Owen, and Ian Long, Drew, Aubree, and Wade Daugherty, her brother, Jerome Davis, and many loving sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.   The Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. Charles Catholic Church.  Burial will be at Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, OH.

Memorial contributions may be made to Johnny Appleseed Metro Park.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com .