Victoria M. Delong

Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 01, 2026

Victoria M. Delong, age 78, of West Newton, formerly of Brea, California, died on March 27, 2026 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born June 26, 1947, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Henrietta "Nish" (Wruszak) Kushner and the wife of Richard E. Delong.

Victoria was a proud graduate of Port Vue Liberty High School, class of 1965. She retired from JC Penney, where she excelled as an assistant manager. Her earlier career at Western Southern was equally meaningful. Victoria was not only a dedicated professional but also a devoted member of the Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she found joy in the camaraderie of her church community. A life member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 8954 in Buena Park, California, Victoria proudly supported veterans and their families. In her leisure time, Victoria enjoyed bowling with friends, watching golf tournaments, diving into crossword puzzles, and shooting pool. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her children and grandchildren, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

In addition to her husband, Victoria is survived by her daughter, Kristina (Christopher) D'amico of Laguna Beach, CA; son, Eric (Karina Rubio) Delong of Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Tessa D'Amico and Quentin D'Amico; sisters-in-law, Beverly Katina (Ken Tranter) of West Newton and Delores Lovett of West Newton; brother-in-law, Jerry (Mary Jane) Leake of Mt. Vernon; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Byron White and Richard Leake.

Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, April 30. 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church. The inurnment will follow at 2 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Chris Odasso, Supervisor

Originally published April 01, 2026.

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