John Delong

John S. "Sam" Delong age 13 passed away Monday, September 16, 2002 at his residence. Sam attended Dominion Middle School and will be sadly missed by all of his school friends. Preceded in death by aunts Sheila Kay Delong and Victoria Frances Morando; great-grandparents.. Survived by parents Brian K. & Brenda L. (Morando) Delong; sister Sandy Delong, brother Brian Delong Jr.; grandparents Bobby Joe (Marcella) Delong, Cecil (Jean) Lemons and John (Jeryl) Morando; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Visitation Thursday, 4-8 PM at North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E. North Broadway, Columbus. Funeral service Friday, 10 AM at the church. Rev. Edwin Lewis and Rev. Patricia Wagner officiating. Interment Northlawn Memory Gardens, Westerville. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Hospice for the wonderful care and support they gave during Sam's Illness. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society 900 Michigan Avenue. Columbus, Ohio 43215. Messages of condolences can be left at www.funeralvalue.com. Arrangements completed by NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road. Columbus