Robert E. Long

Robert E. Long, 88, of Carmichaels, Pa., died Friday morning, May 27, 2016 at Rolling Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Waynesburg, Pa. He was born September 3, 1927 in Carmichaels, a son of the late Reed M. and Edna (Moredock) Long. Mr. Long was a graduate of Cumberland Township High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Waynesburg College and his Masters of Education degree from West Virginia University. Mr. Long was a lifelong resident of Carmichaels and served with the U. S. Navy shortly after World War II. He taught elementary school for the Southeastern Greene School District and retired as elementary principal in 1992. He served as an elder at the Greene Valley Presbyterian Church in Carmichaels and was also a member of Valley Lodge No. 459 F. & A. M., Masontown, Pa. and the Muddy Creek Investment Club of Carmichaels. Mr. Long enjoyed gardening and attending flea markets. On June 28, 1953 he married Elizabeth M. Rice, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Dr. Robert W. Long and his wife, Darleen, of Saint Charles, Ill. and Dr. William E. Long and his wife, Robyn, of Willowbrook, Ill.; four grandchildren, Paxton E. Long, Shelby C. Long, Nathan R. Long and Paige M. Long and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are three brothers, Paul Moredock Long, Louis R. Long and Wayne M. Long and a sister, Elma Kantorick.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Sunday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, May 30, 2016. Pastor P. Keith Larson will officiate.

Entombment will follow at the mausoleum at Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg, Pa.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Valley Lodge No. 459 will conduct Masonic Services at 7:30 P.M. on Sunday in the funeral home.