Warren ´Dick´ Longenberger

Warren Richard "Dick" Longenberger, 90, of Berwick, passed away peacefully Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Pavilion at St. Luke Village in Hazleton following a battle with dementia. Born in Berwick on February 7, 1930, he was a son to the late Clyde and Nelia (Dietterick) Longenberger. Dick attended Berwick Area schools and graduated in 1948. Following graduation, he began working at the AC & F as a welder until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in February of 1951. Having been honorably and medically discharged later that year, he returned to the AC & F. He remained there until it closed in 1962. He then worked for Crispin-Multiplex for more than forty years, until his retirement in 2008. In November of 1952, Dick married the love of his life, the former Grace "Gracie" Keck. They shared 64 years of marriage prior to her passing in May of 2017. In their younger years, they had enjoyed motorcycling. Together, they travelled extensively throughout the Northeastern United States on their bike. For nearly his entire working life, Dick had been a welder. He had the ability to fix nearly anything and make it like new. Dick was member of Evansville United Methodist Church, the Berwick Moose, and the NRA. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, by whom he will be deeply missed. Warren is survived by his daughter: Debra Greenly and fiancé, Gregory Ash, of Berwick, grandsons: Drew Harmon and wife, Ashley, of Numidia and Eric Jaffin of Berwick, great-granddaughter, Malania Harmon, sister-in-law: Mary Ellen Farrell, brothers-in-law: Dale Keck and Ray Keck, nephew: James Farrell, of whom he thought very highly, cousin: Harvey Longenberger, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dick is now reunited with Grace, whom he missed dearly. He was also preceded in death by brother: Kenneth Longenberger and sisters: Ruth Bredbenner and Bessie Longenberger, who passed in infancy. Dick's family would like to express their gratitude to his caregivers: Ellen, Melissa, Bethany, Jane, Michelle, and Virginia. They allowed him to live in his own home almost until the time of his passing. They would also like to thank the staff of The Pavilion at St. Luke Village for their care and kindness. His stay there was brief, but he was well taken care of. As a consequence of current pandemic restrictions, Dick's interment at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Berwick is private. Memorial contributions in Dick's name can be made to Evansville United Methodist Church, 8 Lights Road, Berwick, PA 18603. The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve Dick's family. Online messages of love and support can be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.