DeLong, Vera Wanda Unterzuber, 92, of Follansbee, WV, formerly of the Key Ridge area Bellaire, OH, died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Gables Care Center Hopedale, Ohio.
Vera was born August 7, 1923 in Belmont County, OH, a daughter of the late Charles and Edith Bonar Unterzuber.
She attended Kent State University, was a homemaker and a member of the Follansbee Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, was her husband, Ira DeLong in 1993, a grandson, David Wetzel, two brothers; Brian and Richard Unterzuber and a sister, Virginia Fabry.
Surviving are her children; Patricia (John) Ignace of Follansbee, WV., Janene (Paul) Wetzel of Wheeling, WV, Betty McCracken of Pittsburgh, PA, Russell (Mary) DeLong of Hilliard, OH, Douglas DeLong of Shadyside, OH and Cynthia DeLong of Wellsburg, WV., four sisters; Eva Delbrugge and Nancy (Brian) Lyden all of Bellaire, OH, Rose Cadmus of Woodsfield, OH and Barbara (John) Richardson of Decatur, TN, two brothers; William Unterzuber of Shadyside, OH and Douglas (Jackie) Unterzuber of Bellaire, OH, five grandchildren, Dan (Marcey) Wetzel, Gina (Nolan)Russell, Joel (Lauren) McCracken, Bethany (Brandon) Abad and Jessica DeLong and four great- grandchildren, Jacob, Tyler & Danielle Wetzel and Tayler Trenton along with many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes – 441 37th Street, Bellaire, OH where funeral services will be held at 11am Monday with Speaker Joel Ignace officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com
Vera Wanda DeLong
August 7, 1923 - October 29, 2015
08/07/1923 - 10/29/2015
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday November 01, 2015
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Bellaire Chapel
441 37th Street
Bellaire, OH 43906
740-676-1611 | Directions
441 37th Street
Bellaire, OH 43906
740-676-1611 | Directions
Cemetery
Monday November 02, 2015
Service
Monday November 02, 2015
11:00 am
Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes - Bellaire Chapel
441 37th Street
Bellaire, OH 43906
740-676-1611 | Directions
441 37th Street
Bellaire, OH 43906
740-676-1611 | Directions
I know this is late, but just saw this today 11/9/2016. My condolances to the DeLong family, especially to my long lost friend Betty from Key Ridge Elementary. My address Betty, in case you’d like to write: 548 Dover Rd. Clarksville,TN 37042-6001
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Mother. Just know that memories help the sadness to fade away and real soon we will welcome her back with joy and open arms. She is truly in Jehovah’s memory.
Patty, Janene, Russell, Betty, Douglas, Cynthia and your families: We are so very truly sorry for your loss. Aunt “V” was a very beautiful woman, inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’ll always remember your mother, Vera, as such a sweet lady.
Your loved one was a beautiful lady…her face,her heart and her spirit…her children rise up and bless her name…
To Vera DeLong Family:
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. We know that very soon now we will be there when she awakens and walks to the welcoming crowd who awaits her. How happy you will all be. I was so very glad to know Vera and her family. Now is the time to mourn for your sorrow, but do remember, Jehovah has her in His memory. Much Christian Love
Gina and family, so sorry to hear about your grandmother’s passing. She was a sweet lady. Thinking of you.