Joy Irene Slagle Long Obituary
In loving memory of Joy Irene Slagle Long (Kittanning, Pennsylvania), who departed this world on November 17, 2024 at the age of 97. Joy Irene Slagle leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joy Irene Slagle Long to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William McClelland Montgomery and Elnora Montgomery (Tarr); her former husband Robert N. Slagle, Jr.; her husband William F. Long, Sr.; and her siblings, Harvey Montgomery, Jacob Montgomery, Clair Montgomery, Glee Duncan, Gladys Neurohr, Thomas Montgomery, Janet Montgomery and Roy Montgomery.
She is survived by: her children, Gary N. Slagle of Kittanning, Cynthia Joy Zalar (Anthony) of Charlottesville, VA and Candace Glee Hernley (Dale) of Spring Church; her stepsons, William F. Long, Jr. (Patti) of Bonita Springs, FL and James D. Long (Elaine) of Kittanning; her grandchildren, Robert Slagle (Heather), Matthew Zalar (Audrey), Zachary Zalar (Meghan), Jennifer Pleunik (Ben), Julie Fennell (John), Kevin Hernley (Kris), Keith Hernley, Sarah Long (Miquel Camelo), Dr. Jessica Wilson (Julien) of Jason Long, M. D. and Brandon Long (Courtney); her great grandchildren, Ethan, Logan Slagle, Clara Joy Zalar, Colton, Declan Hernley, Hannah Joy, Marin Pleunik, Ian, Colin, Jameson Fennell, Lydia, Cooper and Garrett Long; and her sister Rose Montgomery. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Kittanning First United Methodist Church (301 N Jefferson St, Kittanning, PA 16201). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 23rd 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Contributions in memory of Joy may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Jefferson St., Kittanning, PA.
