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Bellana “Belle” DeLong, age 69, of Princeton, IN, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at home with her family by her side.
Belle was born November 18, 1954, in Princeton, IN, to Melvin DeLong and Hazel (Brothers) Allen. She graduated from Otwell High School and earned her Associate’s Degree from Wabash Valley College.
Belle is survived by her mother, Hazel Allen; sons, Calogero “Kelly’ Sparacino, Samuel Eric Sparacino (Jenn), and Jeremy Charles Sparacino; sisters, Jerri Pierce (Carl), Sally DeLong, Jeanie DeLong, and Mary DeLong; brothers, Tom DeLong, J.R. DeLong (Janet), Joe DeLong (Debbie), and Scott DeLong; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and very special friend, Dave Kukla.
Belle is preceded in death by her father, Melvin DeLong; infant daughter, Wendie Sparacino; and brother, Eric DeLong.
Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Owensville Community Center, 302 E. Warrick Street, Owensville, IN. Burial will be Private in Maple Hill Cemetery, Princeton, IN.
Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN, is honored to serve the family of Belle DeLong. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
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