Thelma R. Long
1926 - 2012
Thelma Long, 86, of North Baltimore and formerly of Bloomdale, Catawba Island, and Hernando, FL passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2012, at her daughter's home. She was born on June 4, 1926, to the late G. Murl and Helen A. (Milliron) Kirian in Helena, OH. She married Elmer Long on August 15, 1945, and he survives. Thelma is also survived by son, Donald (Cathy) Long of North Baltimore; daughters: Ruth (Benny) Kerr of North Baltimore and Betty (Dan Neff) Johnson of Fostoria; grandchildren: Willie (Renee) Schafer of North Baltimore, Sheryl (Charity) Schafer of Findlay, Steve (Jamie) Schafer of Bloomdale, Christy (Paul) Fry of Findlay, Chasity (Guy) McCartney of Van Buren, Mary (Kevin) Brown of Findlay, Mark (Cindy) Long of Perrysburg, Misty Emahiser of Fostoria, Perry Johnson of South Carolina, Tim (Anna) Johnson of Wayne, Bill (Michelle) Johnson of Fostoria, Anjie (David) Smolenski of Holiday, FL, Mary (Charles) Parks of Mt. Blanchard, Donnie (Cindy) Long of North Baltimore, Danny (Chasity) Long of Bloomdale, John (Kim) Vaughn of Pemberville and Richard Vaughn of North Baltimore; 19 great-grandchildren; 27 step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-great-grandchildren. Thelma was also preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd D. Kirian; a daughter-in-law, Helen Long; a son-in-law, Robert Johnson. Thelma worked as a production worker for Autolite. She was a life member of the Eagleville Church of Christ. Thelma was an avid boater and enjoyed fishing and country music. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2012, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, with Reverend Ralph Mineo officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery, Bloom Township. Visitation will be held from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m., Thursday, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Memorials may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.
Service Information
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Visitation Details:
SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
515 N. Main St
North Baltimore, Ohio 45872
Thursday, July 19th 2012 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Funeral Service:
Friday, July 20th 2012 - 1:00 PM
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Service Location:
Smith-Crates Funeral Home [Map]
515 N. Main St
North Baltimore, Ohio 45872 -
Final Resting Place:
Weaver Cemetery [Map]
Bloom Twp., Ohio 45872 -
Contributions:
Bridge Home Health and Hospice
15100 Birchaven Ln
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Bridge Home Health & Hospice of Bowling Green
1069 Klotz Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
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Condolences For Thelma R. Long
| To : Ruth | Date :Wednesday, July 18th 2012 |
| From : Richard Ziegler | |
Ruthsorry to hear of your recent lossI last seen you at my mom's funeral home and we all miss our parents when they leave us foreverI can't make it to the funeral home but thought I could send you a note insteadI do send my condolences to your brother and sister and Dad also 
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| To : RuthBettyDon and Elmer Long | Date :Wednesday, July 18th 2012 |
| From : DorothyDodie Davidson | |
| So sorry to hear about your mom Our prayers and the best to all of you Ralph and I will be thinking of you
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| To : Ruth and Benny | Date :Wednesday, July 18th 2012 |
| From : Robert and BarbHesse | |
| So sorry Ruth to read about your MotherWill keep you and your family in our thoughts
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| To : Ruth and Betty | Date :Wednesday, July 18th 2012 |
| From : Mary Alice Haldeman | |
Sorry to read of your mom's passing Will keep you in our prayers at this difficult time Treasure your memories-no one can take them away from you all With love-Mary Alice 
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| To : Everyone | Date :Wednesday, July 18th 2012 |
| From : Colleen Straney Armstrong | |
| I am so glad I was able to see Thelma when I was up there I have such fond memories of my time with you all that day I know she will be missed geat picture of her Love you guys thinking of you
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| To : Ruth | Date :Wednesday, July 18th 2012 |
| From : Kay Cline | |
| I am so sorry for your loss I have missed their winters down here with us Give Elmer a hug from meHope he is doing well
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| To : Family of Thelma Long | Date :Thursday, July 19th 2012 |
| From : Jerry and Sally VanBuskirk and Kleinfelter family | |
Elmer and familyWe are so sorry to learn of Thelma's passing You have our deepest sympathy She was a wonderful woman whom we have many fond memories of especially at the LakeGod bless you and keep youWith Sympahty and FriendshipJerry and Sally VanBuskirk andThe Kleinfelter Family 
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| To : Ruth and Family | Date :Friday, July 20th 2012 |
| From : Cathie Datema | |
| May you receive God's comfort as you grieve your Mother'sGrandmother's passing Sheryl had told me last year of how her Grandma needed a lot of care May you be blessed for the many years that you loved and served her Sincerely Cathie
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