Cheryl A. Long, 69, St. Marys, OH died Thursday October 29, 2015 at St.Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

She was born February 10, 1946 in Cincinnati, OH to Harold and Hedwig (Wissman) Hott. On June 29, 1996 in Gatlinburg, TN she married Richard Long, who survives.

Also survived by: step-daughter Kellee Long of St. Marys, OH; step-son Kevin (Karen) Long of Brookville, OH; 4 grandchildren: Kasey, Jacob, Ethan and Amelia Long.

Preceded in death by: parents Harold and Hedwig Hott; brother David Hott.

She was a graduate of New Bremen High School and attended Defiance College. She was a homemaker.

She was a member of New Community Church in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included reading and tending her flower garden. She was also fond of animals, especially cats.

Rites are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Wednesday November 4, 2015 at Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen, OH.

Visitation 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home on High Street.

Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.