George Homer Long, 84, of Lititz, formerly of Duncansville, died Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Lebanon VA Hospital. Born in Altoona, he was the husband of the late Doris G. (Ritchey) Long, who died October 27, 2009. He was the son of the late Charles Edward and Grace Hannah (Nothnagle) Long. Homer was a member of Grace Fellowship Church, Ephrata. A skilled mechanic, Homer was employed by Harold C. Brumbaugh Body Works from 1957-74, Lafferty Trucking Co. in Altoona from 1974 to 1985, and Utility Keystone Trailer Sales from 1986 until his retirement in 1997. His family was first and foremost in his life, and he always made sure that they were well-provided for. Homer was an avid Steelers fan, and also was very patriotic; he served his country as an Army veteran of the Korean War. Homer is survived by 7 children: Gary Long and his wife Rose of Lancaster; Georgia and Karen Long, both of Lititz; Kevin Long and his companion Valerie Gallagher of Willow Street; Laurie Smith and her husband Donald of Lancaster; Lisa Greaser and her husband Mark of Cheswick; and Kristina Long of Lititz; he was dad to two grandchildren, Andrea and Tessa Long of Lititz; 9 grandchildren: Amy, Julie, Sonya, Mimi, Shelby, Michael, Sydney, Samantha, and Sheila; 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Long and his wife Shirley of Hollidaysburg; one sister, Ann Harr and her husband Terry of Claysburg; and his beloved dog, Chester. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Gregory, a brother, Charles, and 2 sisters, Jean and Margaret. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Grace fellowship Church, 822 Pointview Ave, Ephrata with Dr. Frank Rice, Pastor officiating. Friends and family will be received from 6 to 8 PM Friday, October 23, 2015 at the church, and again one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be in Witness Park Cemetery, Lititz. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to Lebanon VA Medical Center, Voluntary Service (10V), 1700 S. Lincoln Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042. On the memo line of your check, please note "George Homer Long" and "Patient Ammenities" or "Social Work Emergent Needs".