Herbert H. Delong

York—Herbert H. DeLong, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services-Dallastown. He was the husband of Ruth A. (Miller) DeLong to whom he was married for 36 years. A Graveside Service will be held 11AM, April 10, 2017 at Salem Union Cemetery, 99 York Rd, Jacobus. Officiating the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Don Heindel. Full Military honors will be provided by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Life Tributes by Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion is in charge of arrangements. Born August 10, 1931 in Los Angeles, CA, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Toms) DeLong. He was employed as a machinist for 25 years with Research Support Instruments in Hunt Valley, MD, working mainly on telescopes for space shuttles. A United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, he was also a member of Church of the Open Door where he was part of the church’s A.R.M.S Program and volunteered at the church library. In addition to his volunteer work at the church, he also dedicated 27 years to the Margaret Moul Home. He enjoyed woodworking, photography, fishing, traveling and loved the numerous cruises he took with his wife. In addition to his wife, Mr. DeLong is also survived by one son, Hugh DeLong of Durham, NC; two daughters, Elizabeth Mettetel of Florida and JoAnna DeLong of Delta; one step son, Greg Toot of Spring Grove; two step daughters, Deborah Grimm of York and Angela Toot of Georgia; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; two sisters, Lelah DeLong and Esther Jones and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step son, Michael Toot; a great grandchild and 5 siblings. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Church of The Open Door, 8 Carlisle Court, York, Pa 17408 or SPCA, 3159 N. Susquehanna Trail, York, Pa 17406,