Betty J. DeLong, 90, of Antwerp passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013 at The Gardens of Paulding.
Betty was born in Defiance County on February 9, 1923, a daughter of the late Celia (Grine) and Elba Bercaw.
On Feb. 23, 1946 she married Glenn “Banty” DeLong, who died March 3, 1973.
She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish.
She will be fondly remembered by her 4 children, Judy, Nick (Mary), Sheila (Fritz) Ehrhart & Mary (Bill) Adams all of Antwerp; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren & 8 great great grandchildren
Her siblings Naomi Colley, Hilda McGrath, Victor & Cloyce Bercaw & 2 great grandchildren also preceded her in death.
Viewing is Tuesday, 4 – 7 pm, with a vigil at 7 pm at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp, where viewing is also Wednesday, 9 – 9:30 am.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Monroe & Daggett Streets, Antwerp, at 10 am on Wednesday, November 6, 2013.
She will be laid to rest at Maumee Cemetery.
Memorials are to for masses at Divine Mercy, 417 N. Main, Paulding Ohio 45879.
Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com
