Juanita L. DeLong

Juanita Lois DeLong, 80, formerly of Fountain Hill, PA, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025, in Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Tamaqua.

Born August 23, 1944, in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph James and Lucille Anne (DeFiore) Matosek.

Juanita worked in the modeling and dance industry.

She loved her dogs, gardening, painting, arts and crafts, sewing, and baking. Her favorite pastimes were riding in her convertible, yard sales, spending time with her grandkids, and chatting with her neighbors.

She is survived by her children: Mark DeLong of Bethlehem, PA; Gina-Marie DeLong of Shoemakersville, PA, and her Sister Yvonne “Tootie” Kratzer.

In addition, are her five grandchildren: Jessica, Melissa and her husband Joe, Jennifer, Joey and Jayde DeLong, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her sister Lola Jean O’Donnell and her brother, Joel Matosek.

Private Services entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com