Lois J. Long 1942-2025

She was born Feb. 18, 1942, in Warren, a daughter of the late William A. Yocum and the late Anna Catherine Helms.

She married Robert H. Long on June 27, 1964.

Lois graduated from Champion High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Nyack College.

She worked as a missionary and teacher, leading an after-school Japanese language program.

Lois was a member of North Mar Christian & Missionary Alliance Church and she enjoyed baby sitting, cooking and flower arranging.

Surviving are her husband, the Rev. Robert H. Long of Warren; a daughter, Lisa (Rob) Lewis of Mineral Ridge; a son, Nathan Long of Fowler; and two grandchildren, Emili (Kohei) Mizuno and Emma Long, both of Tokyo, Japan. Also surviving is a sister, Evelyn J. Fittro of New Hampshire.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James E. and Ray H. Yocum; and a sister, Barbara A. Bonser.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at North Mar Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, where Pastor Myron Daum will officiate.

Friends may call from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the funeral home, in addition to one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.

Interment will be in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in New Castle, Pa.

The family requests that material contributions be made to Japan’s ministry through North Mar Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, in her memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

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