Ann M. Longenecker, 97, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Celebration Villa of Lebanon. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bruce J. Longenecker.
Born in Archibald, PA, on April 8, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Caterina (Iannolo) Vergara.
Ann was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Annville, where she participated in the Over 50 Club. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, word puzzles, bus trips, pinochle, spending time at the casino, and keeping score at her husband’s softball games.
Surviving are eight children, Bruce J. Longenecker Jr., husband of Rosemarie, of Harmony, Gail M. Smith, wife of Robert, of San Antonio, TX, Glenn A. Longenecker, of Annville, Debra Longenecker, of Lebanon, Barbara Jo Thome, of Annville, Linda Hoffer, wife of Joseph, of Annville, Patricia Mase, wife of Gary, of Carlton, and Cathy Brownsweiger, wife of Michael, of Annville; Mary Swirsky, whom Ann loved like a daughter; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Ann was preceded in death by 11 siblings, Antoinette Longenecker, Mary Zazo, Anthony, Michael, Joseph, Frank, Patrick, Marty, Carmen, Vincent, and Albert Vergara.
A public viewing will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 125 Spruce St., Annville, PA 17003. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at the Church. Interment will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Church or to a charity of your choice in her memory.
Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Annville, is handling arrangements.
