Robert B. Long, age 87, of 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster died August 29 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Hospital after a brief illness. He was born and lived in East Petersburg, PA for 75 years prior to moving to Brethren Village. His wife of 55 years, Roberta Wendler Long died in 2003. He was the son of Clyde L. and Ruth Bard Long.

Bob graduated from East Hempfield High School in 1942. After being employed by Armstrong Cork Company for a short while, he was inducted into the Army Air Corp where he served 3 years. Returning to civilian life, he entered Franklin and Marshall College and graduated in 1950. He was employed by RCA for 35 years as a Materials Administrator. He retired in 1986.

While a resident of East Petersburg, he served on several East Petersburg Boro committees. He was a charter member and past president of the East Petersburg Lions Club. He was also zone Chairman of Lions District 14D. When he was younger, he was active in as a volunteer for the boy scouts, the East Petersburg Elementary School PTA, and the fire company and participated in the East Petersburg Hiking Club. He was a life long member of Trinity United Church of Christ. He was a fifty year member of Manheim Lodge #587, Lancaster Lodge of Perfection, Harrisburg Consistory, Zembo Temple and the Lancaster County Shrine Club.

He and his wife, Roberta enjoyed traveling and visited 47 states including Hawaii and Alaska, traveled to Europe several times. After retiring, they spent time on Anna Maria Island in Florida each winter. Bob enjoyed visiting Ocean City, New Jersey with his family for many years. He played bridge and enjoyed both golf and bowling. He was an avid sports fan but especially loved to watch Penn State Football.

Bob is survived by his son Donald James, married to Jessica (Hoffman) Long of Manheim, and his daughter, Gale Marie and her partner, Karen Steffy, of Lancaster.  He is also survived by two granddaughters: Dr. Michelle L. Jordan, wife of Joshua J. Jordan of Lancaster, and Patricia E. Hatfield, wife of Brad A. Hatfield of Mt. Joy. He had three great grandchildren, Tyler and Bryce Jordan and Ella Hatfield. A brother, Guy Long, preceded him in death.

Friends will be received on Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 1-2PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, with the Memorial Service to follow at 2PM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Robert's name to Trinity Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 2340 State Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520 or to the Hempfield Foundation, 200 Church Street, Landisville, PA 17538. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100