Obituary of Patricia L. Long
Smethport - Patricia “Pat” Long, 84, of Smethport, passed away Sunday (December 8, 2024) at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.
She was born January 18, 1940 in Kane, PA, the daughter of James Milton and Margaret DiCapua (Button) Barr.
She was an Allied Security Guard employed by the Quaker State Refinery of Farmers Valley, an accountant, bar tender at the Maple's Inn, server in multiple restaurants and other jobs she worked with pride and dignity, knowing she was providing an expample of work ethics to her family.
She was a member of The Smethport Garden club, the Order of the Eastern Star #15, The King St. Discussion Group, Denmother to Cub Scouts, supporter of Hamlin Memorial Library, and Author of “Inside the Fence”.
Patricia loved living in Smethport, PA. Pat and her sister, Grace, were raised by a loving family led by their father, Milton Barr, who served in WWII. They often shared memories of a childhood altered by war and the strength they found in one another, extended family, and community. Patricia was a proud 1957 graduate of Smethport High School, she maintained enduring friendships with classmates throughout her life: buoyed, no doubt by shenanigans and adventures throughout the 1950s. After graduation, Pat attended college in Jamestown New York and graduated with a degree in accounting in 1959. Once again, adventures, challenges, and long (up-hill) walks, while singing the Wizard of Oz’s “Yellow Brick Road”, built life-long friendships and unbreakable bonds.
While living in Farmer’s Valley, raising 4 children as a single parent, Pat, and the rest of the moms in the area, formed a network of communication that would rival the best intelligence known in today’s digital age. They all took their job of raising contributing members of society to heart. Patricia’s love and protective spirit over her children was palpable. She was a sympathetic ear, a disciplined parent, sports/band booster, cheerleader, warrior, and advocate.
Pat Married Ernie Long April 10, 1986. They developed a partnership which celebrated their time together while honoring their independence. They shared their love and blessings with their blended family. They were also fortunate enough to travel the globe together- standing on the Great wall of China, touring New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii and viewing the Northern Lights of Alaska- to name just a few adventures. Pat and Ernie embraced the opportunity to make memories with friends, family. Later years, while at the kitchen table, time was filled with stories and of over 30 years of love, laughter, and memories made together of lives well and truly lived.
She is survived by:
Two sons: Timothy (Eve) McAnallen and Shawn McAnallen
One daughter: Kelly Cook
Two stepchildren: Wesley (Patricia) Long and Kristie (John) McGonigal
Grandchildren: Jordan (James Conrad) Kim, Milton (Jennifer) Cook, Travis Cook, Madison Cook, Adam (Christen), Ashlee (Kevin) and Cassandra (Paolo) Long and Kara, John, Mark (Lindsey) and Amy McGonigal
One sister: Grace Barnard
Cousins: Ruth Covert and Florence Carter
And many beloved nieces and nephews
she was also a "2nd Mother of Choice" to many loved neighbors and friends
In addition to her parents and husband, Pat was preceded in death by a son, Michael McAnallen.
In keeping with Pat’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services held at this time. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date and time to be announced. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Farmers Valley, PA.
World travel may have been a treasured experience; but her DNA was built in McKean County, PA. Pat was forever bonded with the land, the people, and the souls that touched her life. Her wish would be for the legacy of love and community to continue forward in her name and for any memorials, if desired, to be made to the Hamlin Memorial Library of Smethport or Special Olympics. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.