Biography:
Stewart N. "Lukie" Long, 88, of Littlestown, died Sat., Jan. 19, at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Frances A. (Sneeringer) Long for 67 years. Born Oct 9, 1924 in Tyrone, MD, he was the son of the late Ellsworth & Anna H. (Snyder) Long. Lukie was a 1942 Littlestown High School graduate. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Nov. 17, 1942 in Philadelphia and was honorably discharged at Camp Perry, Williamsburg, VA Nov 11, 1945 with the rate of Gunner's Mate Second Class. While in the Navy, he participated in the invasions of Saipan,Tinian and Pelilu in the South Pacific and earned the following ribbons: American Theater of Operations, Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operation w/ 3 stars, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon and the World War Two Victory Medal.
Lukie then began his accounting career employed with Wm V. Sneeringer & Sons, Frank Ruth, CPA; Musselman Corp., Maitland Brothers and retiring in 1986 from Miller, Brown & Assoc., CPA. He also worked for Little's Funeral Home for 20 years following his retirement.
In addition to his wife, Lukie is survived by 2 daughters: Joan F. Miller & husband, Robert of Hanover; Diane M. Badolato & husband, Daniel of Myrtle Beach, SC; 2 sons: James S. Long & wife, Marianne, and Gary R. Long, all of Littlestown. 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Nancy J. Johnston of Lakewood, OH. Lukie was predeceased by 2 brothers: Joseph & Nelson Snyder. Lukie was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Littlestown where he was Choir director, past president of Parish Council, Lector and Cantor and was also involved in many parish committees. He was past president of Borough Council, Member of Sewer & Water Authority, Historical Society, A Justice of the Peace, Life Member of Alpha Fire Co. and ambulance driver; life member of Littlestown VFW, American Legion and Allied Veterans Council, Fish & Game, Cub Master for many years and a first aider for Girl Scouts for 10 years. Lukie was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed family camping. He was also a member of the National Square Dance Campers.
Mass of Christian Burial is Thurs., Jan. 24, at 10 A.M. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Littlestown with Rev. James M. Sterner Celebrant. Viewings are Wed. 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P.M. with the Rosary at 8 P.M. at Little's Funeral Home, Littlestown. Interment is in the Parish Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim & Gary Long, Robert Miller, Dan Badolato, Andrew Miller and Christopher Badolato. Full Military honors will be conducted by Littlestown Allied Veterans Council. Memorials in Lukie's name may be sent to his church @ 29 S. Queen St., Littlestown ,PA 17340 OR Wellspan Dialysis, 43 Columbus Ave., Littlestown ,PA 17340. Online condolences may be shared on www.littles.com.
Condolences(03)
Lee Ann Study
Feb 8th, 2013 1:36 pm
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As you all know, we here at Little's thought the world of Lukie. He always did such a wonderful job here and I was really sorry when he stopped working. Dad always said Lukie was such good help and that Lukie was always thinking ahead, what he could do next. Always a nice, sweet man and everyone you talked to said the same about Lukie. Everyone will miss him - Littlestown has lost one fine gentleman.
Sandy Sanders
Jan 22nd, 2013 4:24 am
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Dear Joan and family, So sorry to hear about Lukie's passing. I have so many found memmories of him at girl scout camp. Those memmories will be in my heart as well as yours for a lifetime. He was a great man and will be truly missed by al that new him.
Tracy Rang
Jan 21st, 2013 9:44 pm
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Dear Joan and family, So sorry to hear of your father\'s passing. May God grant you strength during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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