Shirley Louise Longacre

She was born January 9, 1925 in Northumberland, the daughter of Robert L. and Mildred Hassinger Herman.

On January 9, 1946, she married John E. Longacre who preceded her in death on June 21, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Larry Allamong.

She was a 1942 graduate of Northumberland High School.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northumberland.

Mrs. Longacre was employed as secretary to the Supervising Principal of Northumberland High School from 1943-1951 and 1963-1965, secretary to the Assistant Superintendent of the Shikellamy School District from 1965-1969, and secretary to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Bucknell University from 1969-1988 when she retired.

She was active in Girl Scouts and was a member of the Advisory Board for the Northumberland Chapter of Rainbow Girls. She was a life member of Priestley Chapter #423 Order of the Eastern Star since 1943, and a charter member of Fort Augusta Court #127 Order of the Amaranth.

Surviving are one daughter, Linda Allamong, and one granddaughter, Courtney Allamong, of Williamsburg, Virginia. Also surviving is one brother, Robert C. Herman and his wife, Carolyn of Camp Hill, PA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitors may call from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday evening, September 11 at the Joseph W. Epler Funeral Home, 210 King St., Northumberland, PA. The funeral will be held on Saturday, September 12 at 11:00am at the funeral Home. The service will be conducted by Rev. Patricia Pittsnogle, her pastor. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Northumberland.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, PA 17857 or Priestley Forsyth Memorial Library, King St. Northumberland, PA 17857.