Gerald H. Long, Sr.

Gerald H. Long, Sr.
February 6, 2023

Gerald Hanford Long, Sr., 90, of Pine Grove, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 6, 2023 in Providence Place, Pine Grove.

Born on December 23, 1932 in Donaldson, he was a son of the late Hanford Joel and Grace Evelyn Boyer Long.

He was a graduate of Frailey High School and Tremont High School. 

Gerald was in the U.S. Army for 2 years attaining the rank of Sergeant First Class and retired after serving over 20 years in the Army National Guard.  He received medals for artillery, good conduct and achievement.

He was a Butcher Shop Manager for the former A. & P. in Tremont, a Kitchen Supervisor at Ft. Indiantown Gap and Kitchen Manager for the Army Reserves.

Gerald was a former 33 degree Mason, treasurer of Zion Lutheran Church in Donaldson, secretary of the Donaldson Rod and Gun Club, Cub Scout Leader in Tremont and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was always smiling, pleasant, and full of good stories and memories.

Preceding him in death was a sister Phyllis Meneeley.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Elaine Reber Long; a daughter, Lisa and husband Jeff Klinger, Sr. of West Chester; a son Gerald Jr. and wife Guen Long of San Luis Obispo, CA; a granddaughter, Elise and husband Kevin Pierce of Coatesville; a grandson Jeff Jr. and wife Michelle Klinger of Philadelphia; and a brother Arthur "Skip" Long of Pine Grove.

All Services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Brian Beissel officiating.  Interment will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

In lieu of flowers the family would prefer contributions be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 312 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory.

The H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove is in charge of arrangements and you may send condolences online at www.hlsnyderfuneralhome.com. 

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