Eleanor M. (DeLong) Hensinger, 80, of Macungie, formerly of Kutztown, died December 27, 2012, in her residence, Lehigh Commons Senior Living. She was the wife of Elmer F. "Buddy" Hensinger. They were married for 59 years. Born in Maxatawny Township, she was a daughter of the late George R. and Luella C. (Weidner) DeLong.

She was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Zion's Union Church, Kutztown.

She was a member of the Kutztown Lioness Club for many years, serving as its first president in 1970.

She was a member of the Kutztown Fire Company, Kutztown Rod & Gun Club and was a lifetime member of Kutztown Grange #1836. She recently received a pin for 70 years of membership.

She was employed by Kutztown University, The Lutheran Home at Topton, and Carl R. Bieber Inc. She also co-owned and operated the former Hensinger's Restaurant, Kutztown.

Following her retirement she was a professional shuffleboard player, touring the state of Florida to compete in tournaments.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Deborah L. Berger, of Kutztown; son, Randy E. and his wife Donna (Bauman), of Kempton; brothers, Richard G. DeLong, Ocean City, Md. and James B. and his wife Alice (Lutz) DeLong, Lawrenceville, Tioga County; grandchildren, Kerry A. and his wife Trisha L. (Weigle) Berger, Kutztown, Kelly M. (Berger) and her husband Andrew C. Weisner, Lenhartsville, Magenta J. and Jade A., both of Kempton; great-grandchildren, Marisa L. and Sadie S. Berger and Konor B. Weisner. She was predeceased by sisters, Cindy DeLong and Anna (DeLong) Bauman.

Contributions may be made to Zion's Union Church, 329 Church Road, Kutztown, 19530 or Life Choice Hospice, 10 Zion's Church Road, Suite 204, Shoemakersville, 19555.

Arrangements were made by the Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown.