Obituary of Stella Long

Stella Long, 93, of Morgantown, WV died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at her home. She was born June 23, 1926 in Pursglove, WV, a daughter of the late George and Mary Sawczyszyn. She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church and was involved in numerous charitable activities and volunteered extensively at her church. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews that loved her dearly. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Long and siblings, John Sawezyszyn and Tony Sawczyszyn. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown on Friday, March 13th from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A vigil service will be held Friday in the funeral home at 7:30 PM to conclude the evening visitation. Visitation will continue at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 3334B University Ave., Star City, on Saturday, March 14th from 10 AM until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM with Father John V. DiBacco as celebrant. Interment will take place at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Westover. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Morgantown Hospice, 3596 Collins Ferry Rd., Suite 250, Morgantown, WV 26505. Online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com