Elizabeth Rice Long

Elizabeth Rice Long, 86, of Carmichaels, Pa., died at 7:35 P.M. on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Rolling Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation, Waynesburg, Pa. after a brief illness. She was born September 27, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pa., a daughter of the late James Phillips and Stella (Pitcock) Rice. Mrs. Long was a Waynesburg High School graduate and received her bachelors degree from Waynesburg College. She resided in Carmichaels all of her married life where she was a member of the Greene Valley Presbyterian Church. In addition, Mrs. Long was a member of Uniontown Chapter No. 263, Order of the Eastern Star. She taught at Mapletown High School in the Southeastern Greene School District until her retirement in 1992. Mrs. Long enjoyed reading and the company of her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. On June 28, 1953, she married Robert E. Long, who recently died on May 27, 2016.

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 Williamsburg, Va.; four grandchildren, Paxton E. Long, Shelby C. Long, Nathan R. Long and Paige M. Long; a brother, John Rice and his wife, Mary Louise, of Waynesburg; two sisters, Gertrude E. Forsythe of New Brighton, Pa. and Edna May Barger of Wheeling, W. Va. and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a brother, James R. Rice, who died in childhood and two sisters, Margaret E. Rice, who died in infancy and Helen Jean Paul.

Family and friends are welcome from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M., the hour of service on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa. The Rev. P. Keith Larson will officiate.

Private entombment will take place at the mausoleum at Greene County Memorial Park.

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