Jere R. Long, 71, of Lancaster, PA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 14, 2018 at home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert R. Long and the late Ethel R. (Armstrong) Long. He was the loving husband of Barbara Wiegand-Long for 9 years. Jere was a graduate of Hempfield High School and attended Millersville University. He served in the Army in Vietnam before he began his 43 year career as a pressman at Lancaster Newspapers. After retirement, he worked part-time for 9 years at Ganse Apothecary. He was a dedicated and loyal employee. Jere cherished spending vacation time with family on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. An avid reader, he liked passing time at local coffee shops with a good book and a cup of joe. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle man. He loved his family and his pets, most recently his feline companion, Max. In addition to his wife, Barbara, Jere is survived by his children: Jennifer A. Long-Pearce, wife of Chris of Lakewood, CO, Amanda E. Flynn, wife of Michael of Denver, CO, Kelly J. Thompson, wife of Reid of Stevens, PA and Matthew D. DeMascolo of Lancaster, PA; his grandchildren: Nelson B. Long-Pearce, Fable A. Flynn, Blake Thompson and Bristol Thompson; his two brothers Ronald R. Long, husband of Janice of Lancaster, PA and David R. Long, husband of Diane of Peachtree City, GA; nephew Michael and nieces Michelle and Allison. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved pets: Tazzie, Gemini and Sawyer. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jere's memory may be made to Lancaster County Public Library, 125 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602 or to PSPCA, 848 S. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603.