Book of Memories for Bryce Marvin Long

Condolence From Pauline and Terry Booher

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:49:20 EST

Sincerest sympathy to you Rene for your loss. Your husband was well known man in the community and we share our thoughts of love with you and the children. The Bible states at 1 Corinthians 1:3 "may you have undeserved kindness and peace from God"

Condolence From Jennifer Hudson

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:55:13 EST

My heart goes out to Anita and the rest of the Long family during this time of mourning. Bryce was a wonderful partner and brought so much love to Anita. Although I did not know him intimately, I know what a man of good character he was and how much he meant to his loving wife and children. Praying for you all during this time. Jen (personal acquaintance of Anita)

Condolence From Judy n Dink Warfel

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 15:18:51 EST

Met Bryce at BCNatural Chicken. He was a great guy. He was a man who always spoke what was on his mind. Had a lot of respect for the man. He will be sadly missed. My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you's at this time.

Condolence From Eva Tobias

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 11:47:14 EST

I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Bryce passing I worked with him in Fredericksburg he taught me a lot and was great at making me laugh I remember the last day I worked before retiring he made me promise to sing to Toby the way I did at work my singing was terrible and he would put his ear plugs in and just shake his head what a nice person and may he rest in Gods loving arms till we meet again good bye buddy

Condolence From Patrick Kelly Jr.

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 11:37:04 EST

I must say I was saddened to read of his passing this weekend. We had both graduated from Hollidaysburg High though I did not know him there. We met and became work friends at Shaw Packing. He was in college and I had just returned from a 3 year stint in the Army. He made working there fun to say the least! May God bless him and his entire family during this trying time. Until we meet again...

Condolence From Jess Krepps

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 07:45:50 EST

I had know both Bryce and Rene for a number of years. I even had the oppurtunity to work with Rene. They were both very good people of our community. I am sure the boys will not remember me, but my deepest sympathy is with you both. RIP Bryce.

Condolence From Bobbie Wise

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 06:55:06 EST

It is so sad to hear of the passing of Bryce,our thoughts and prayers are with the family,my husband and I work with Bryce,he was a great guy. He will be missed.

Memorial Candle lit by

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 05:50:55 EST

USDA, FSIS, Philadelphia District

Condolence From Marie Phillips

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 05:46:44 EST

My thoughts and prayers are with Bryce's family. I first met Bryce a very long time ago. He came to our house to pay his respects when my Great Grandmother passed away, because my mom and him were very good friends. Then I got to know Bryce as a food Inspector when I joined the USDA Agency. Bryce was a very good Inspector for the USDA, FSIS. I worked with him in Fredericksburg, and I learned a lot off of Bryce. Even though I will not be able to attend the services today due to work, Bryce will always remain in my heart.

Condolence From Marty Carlson

Sun, 08 Feb 2015 11:14:21 EST

Please accept my sympathies and condolences on Bryce's passing. Having had the honor of joining you in marriage I know of your abiding love and affection for one another. While words fail at a time like this it is my hope and prayer that over time the the memories if the time you shared will provide some measure of solace to you and yours. Love endures and the love that you shared was a wonderful and enduring thing. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence From pat & pete miller

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 20:39:23 EST

condolence and our very deepest sympathy to Bryce's entire family. we are greatly saddened by the loss of a very fine man, an unbelievable fisherman (i mean good and not dishonest), grand sausage maker, and a loved first cousin. Love to all, pat and pete

Condolence From Doreen Snyder-Johnson

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 18:23:02 EST

Prayers and condolences for Bryce's family. I worked with Bryce, he was an amazing teacher and friend. He was always willing to listen, offer advice, or play a prank that left a smile for the day. He will be missed within the Agency. It was a privilege to call Bryce my friend

Condolence From Brian & Christine Bradburn

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 16:30:35 EST

Christine and I are very sorry for your loss, we both worked with Bryce at USDA and he was a great teacher of all of the poultry processes. I was Bryces supervisor for 5 years and I leaned on him a lot for information. We will both miss him greatly, our condolences to his wife, sons, and all of his family.

Condolence From Barbara Shimp

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 09:42:49 EST

Anita and families, It's hard to find the right words at a time like this. I pray for God's comfort and strength for you. Lean on your family and friends for support and treasure all the wonderful memories.

Condolence From Steve & Tracy Gross

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 07:38:21 EST

Our sincere condolences to the entire family. We know that Bryce will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence From Jo Pepper

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 20:55:11 EST

Anita, I have not seen you in a long time but have followed your life travels recently on Facebook. It seems as if your recent travels have made you very happen and content and it is with sadness that I see this post. Hugs and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family, Jo

Story shared: A Life Well-Lived

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 19:45:55 EST

Hard to know where to start. Attending church at Newry Lutheran where his future brother-in-law was the pastor...and spending many happy times at the parsonage. Hunting and fishing together at his childhood home and his Uncle Duane's farm in Blue Knob gave so many memories that it would take hours to tell! His apartment roomates at Penn State were an eclectic group of guys that threw the best parties. We were even able to go hunting and fishing with some of them...and had some great times afield.

After college and working together at Shaw Packing in Newry sent him on his way to his lifelong profession as a meat inspector. I imagine that he used some of our experiences as workers to sniff out violations as his role of inspector! Then on to Pocomoc City to begin his career and start a family (after many a trip back to Grassflat). Having a commercial crabber give us a load of Maryland blue crabs when we were out 'crabbing', but not having much luck, provided a feast fit for a king.

Relocating to McAlisterville brought him closer to his roots and landed him into an area that fit him so well, lots of hunting and fishing opportunities and great friends and neighbors that he talked about and loved immensely. It also allowed him to be close enough to decide to purchase a plot of land and put in a camp in God's Country (otherwise known as Potter County). His first encounter with Barney Bear is one memory that I'm sure he and I have always remembered. But it was only one of the imeasurable number of treasured memories that were made there.

Raising his sons brought him enormous pleasure and pride. He loved to tell me about all of their activities, accomplishments, and yes, sometimes missteps. As they grew up and moved on to having their own lves and families, the light in his eyes when updating me on their busy lives would always shine brightly. Many of those conversations were over a cold lager (one, or two I am drinking now in his memory). Writing this makes me reminisce about Joe and Catheanne's and Kris and Kristen's weddings and receptions...again, more wonderful memories.

He and Renee had so many happy years together. When he told me that he would give up hunting on the first day of buck season if she asked (which, of course she would never have done), I knew that they were meant to be together. I can't even imagine how he felt when she passed away. So many memories, so many happy times.

I was happy to hear him tell me that he had found love again. One of my regrets is that I did not get to know Anita. She must be a special lady for Bryce to have married (and to put up with him!). Thank you for our conversation just before his passing.

Bryce touched so many lives that I can't even begin to count. There are so many people that I have met through him and that meant so much to him. And so many more that meant so much to him that I never met but that he talked about affectionately.

All in all a life ending too soon but a life well-lived.

Condolence From Meg Roles

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:55:43 EST

It was an honor and privilege to work with Bryce over the last 11 years. He was a very respected man. He was always there with a helpful tip or a suggestion. He was firm, strong and supportive. He helped make me the person that I am today. It is because of Bryce's recommendation that I am where I am today. My sincere condolences to both boys and their families and mrs. Long.

Photo shared: Bryce Long obit.jpg

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 06:10:23 EST