Sarah Longanbach

Sarah Ellen (Merrill) Longanbach, 56, passed away May 23, 2015 in Austin, TX. She was born on July 6, 1958 in Fremont, OH to Donald and Rita (Lehman) Merrill and graduated from the Fremont Ross/Vanguard Vocational High School in 1976. Sarah is survived by her husband of 38 years, Bruce of Kyle, TX; son Gregory (Barbara) of San Antonio, TX; daughter Elizabeth (Stephen) Burke of Greer, SC; and mother Rita White of Clyde. She was "Nana" to three wonderful granddaughters Drema Jean Longanbach and Abigail and Aubrey Burke. Also surviving are her brothers Ted (Amy) Merrill of Fremont, Fred (Becky) Merrill of Columbus and Tim (Linda) Merrill of Fremont. She is joined in Heaven by her father; brother Patrick; and sisters Terri and Kathy. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2015, 11:00 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 705 W. State St., Fremont, OH 43420 where the family will welcome friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at a later date. Donations in Sarah's memory may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital