Delores W. Long, 88, of Newell, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Havencrest Nursing and Rehab. She was born Jan. 21, 1935, in Kingston, W.Va., daughter of Hiram Wriston and Vernia Settle Wriston. She was a member of Newell United Methodist Church, Newell. She worked in retail for many years and retired as a CNA, having worked in numerous facilities during her career. She is survived by her children, son, Kenneth Adkins and wife Melba of Newell, daughter, Sharon Warnick of McKeesport, daughter, Sandra Adkins of Belle Vernon, daughter and Deedee Crystal and husband Anthony of North Versailles; brother, Kenneth Wriston of Florida; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Raymond W Long; brothers, Avtos Wriston, Irn Wriston and Fred Light; and sisters, Kathleen Atkins, Hallie Wriston, Louise Light and Nonia Wriston. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at ELEY-MCCRORY FUNERAL HOME, Fayette City, Pa. www.eleymccroryfuneralhome.com. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in the funeral home with Pastor Jack Washabaugh officiating. Interment will follow in the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township.
