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The Honorable Shawn M. Long, 55
January 07, 2023
The Honorable Shawn Michael Long, 55, of Lititz, passed away at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore on Saturday, January 7, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Lancaster, he was the oldest son of Michael Monaghan and Diana Davidson Long. He was the loving husband of Jessica (Beck) Long. Together, they shared 24 years of marriage this past November.
Shawn served as a proud member of the United States Marine Corps from 1985-1991. He then received his Bachelor’s Degree from York College of Pennsylvania in 1995 and his Juris Doctorate from Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law in 1999, where he was a member of the Woolsack Honor Society. He was an Attorney for Barley Snyder Law Firm, focusing on creditor’s rights, litigation, and real estate. While at Barley Snyder, he earned the title of Partner in 2007. In 2021 he was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law by Best Lawyers in America. In 2022, he was unanimously recommended to the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas and was confirmed in July of 2022.
Shawn was engaged in a variety of community services and political activities. He served as a Board Chair for the United Disabilities Services Foundation; as Board Secretary for the Lititz Regional Community Development Corporation; and as a member of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Committee. He was also Auditor and Republican Committeeman for Elizabeth Township, and Chair of the Warwick Area Republican Committee.
Outside of his professional engagements, Shawn was a devoted family man. He loved spending time with his family, either at home or at their cabin. He enjoyed the time spent building his Cobra Kit Car with his son, Ryan. He loved God and was an active member of Grace Church in Lititz. He was a loving husband, son, father, and brother and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents and wife, Shawn is survived by his children Kelly Robert Gerst, Ryan M. Long and his girlfriend Hannah Castaldi, Claire E. Long and her boyfriend Luke McClearen, Grace W. Long, and his beloved Great Dane Blue Jean; his brothers, Shane P. Long and his wife Linda, Shannon T. Long and his wife Jennifer, and Rick T. Long and his wife Tia; and his nieces and nephews Tanner Williams, Abigail Ferrell, Jocelyn Long, Elias Long, and Evan Long. He also leaves behind a very large extended family, his family of fellow judges and courthouse staff, his family at Barley Snyder, his fellow Marines and a multitude of friends.
Shawn is preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert E. and Jane E. Long, and Roy S. and Helen J. Davidson, and his mother-in-law Charlotte Slater.
Services will be held at Grace Church of Lititz, 501 W Lincoln Ave, Lititz, PA 17543 on Thursday, January 12, 2023. A Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM and Celebration of Shawn’s Life will follow at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Johns Hopkins Sydney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center or PO Box 49143, Baltimore, MD 21297; or to Healing Heroes at www.facebook.com/healingheroesinc.
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Condolences to the Family
August 22, 2023
Dear Michael, Diana, Jessica, and all family members, we learned of Shawn’s passing at the family reunion on 8/20/2023. Although belated, we offer our sincerest sympathies. Shawn’s devotion to family, community, and country (Marines, Semper Fidelis) serves as fine example to all. God bless. Ken & Liz
January 22, 2023
Dear Jess and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Shawn’s passing. I have been thinking of and praying for your family.
My condolences,
Brenda Altenderfer
January 15, 2023
Mike, Diana and family,
I was shocked and saddened of Shawn’s passing. I have such fond memories of him as a youngster, and I know Larry did as well. My heart goes out to you and your family. Carol Brenneman
January 13, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss! What a great person he was, have known him since he was just a little boy! Thoughts and prayers!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Bill and Shirley Flickinger
January 12, 2023
When Shawn started at Barley, I was his paralegal. Shawn was a fantastic attorney to work for and wonderful man. My condolences on your loss. Carol Susan Love
January 12, 2023
May angles bring you peace. Family will surround you with love and support.
Your cousin,
Susan “Susie” Sheaffer daughter of Annafaye Long Sheaffer, sister of Herbert.
January 12, 2023
Diana and Mike~ I am so sorry for your unbelievable loss. My condolences to your entire family. Cancer is a terrible disease. Prayers and strong hugs to you all. Beth Bushong Abel
January 11, 2023
Mike & Diana and all the extended Long family. So sorry to hear of Shawn’s passing. He had such an impact on so many lives. I know he is resting now in Heaven. Chris
January 11, 2023
In the few months that we had the honor of practicing before the Honorable Judge Long, it was obvious to us that he was the perfect man for the job. Judge Long was fair, compassionate, and went out of his way work with us to help settle our clients’ differences. We had very much looked forward to him returning to the bench. He will certainly be missed. Wendy Chan
January 11, 2023
I’m sending love and prayers to Shawn’s family. I’d hoped to surprise Shawn with an acknowledgment when my second novel is published because of the grace he showed me in an interaction we had a few years ago. I will still include him of course and hope to share the story with you one day, Jess. He was a special man (but I’m sure you all know this) Debby Dodds
January 11, 2023
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere sympathy and condolences to your family. Your cousin, Lynn
January 11, 2023
I had the good fortune of dealing with Shawn many times over the years. He was always courteous and straightforward in all discussions. There wasn’t a moment I was ever concerned that once we had reached an agreement on a matter it would be concluded amicably. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Barry Solodky
January 11, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him so much and he will be missed by so many. He was a great friend. We are praying for you all. Michelle Buzzard
January 11, 2023
Mike, sorry to hear of the passing of your son. He was a well accomplished man which I’m sure you are very proud of. He will be dearly missed. May God be with you. Bill Stock
January 11, 2023
Dear Long Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Shawn’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with him back in the 90’s at the York Co. Youth Development Center. I always remembered him for his hard working, goal driven, funny personality. Ran into Shawn at the Pretzel Hut a few years ago, and he was still the same pleasant guy I remembered……….his success had not gone to his head. We shared a few laughs from the “old days”. He will be missed not only by his friends and family, but by the Lancaster County community as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Steve Allen, Denver, PA
January 11, 2023
Fair Winds and Following Seas Marine!
Semper Fidelis, Tim Kolb
January 11, 2023
So very sorry for your loss
RIP Judge Long
Love Donna Speece
January 11, 2023
Shawn, the quiet, steady, smart, kind guy. First met him in youth group at Lititz Grace Brethren. Loved watching him flourish in life…..always wondering what amazing thing he would do next! A life well lived for sure.
Prayers for you, Diana & Mike, and for Shawn’s family. I can’t imagine the depths of your grief. Praying for a peace that passes all understanding. Wendy (Landis) Johnson
January 11, 2023
Sincere condolences to your families. Tracy
January 10, 2023
John and I are so sorry for your loss! God bless you and your family. Cathy and John Mann
January 10, 2023
I am very very sad to hear of Shawn’s passing.My heart and my love goes out to Jessica and all the children and also Mom Dad and brother! My prayers will be with and for all of you🙏 Pamela Shenenberger
January 10, 2023
Jess & family – You are in our thoughts and prayers.
~Rick & Ginger Glass
January 10, 2023
To the family,
Scott and I are so sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Scott and Cheryl Garner
January 10, 2023
Mike, Diana, Jess, and family, words can’t express our hearts right now. Please know that our prayers are with all of you. Praying God’s peace and comfort that only He can give. Love to all. Tom & Becky
January 10, 2023
Jess and Family, my prayers are with you as you mourn the passing of your husband and father and as you prepare to gather and celebrate Shawn’s life and legacy. May the Lord bring comfort to you all as you grieve.
Keith Mooney
January 10, 2023
I am so sorry. I think of all the memories form childhood and I smile. Mike, Diana, Shane, Shannon and Rick I pray for peace and confort. Know that I love you and you will see him again in heaven. Nicole Metz Kruger
January 10, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine what you are going through. May the God of all peace comfort and sustain you. Praying for you and your 🙏🙏🙏 Anna Allshouse
January 10, 2023
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ted and Carol Hevener
January 10, 2023
Our dear Mike,Diana & family….
Our deepest condolences to you ALL in the sudden homegoing of your Shawn. The memories of him sitting in military uniform worshipping @ CBC w/ you all is so vivid. Now he is singing in the Heavenly choir, “Face to Face with Christ my Savior”, the song he would of sung as that young man sitting in the pew with his family.
🙏 and love to you all. ❤️🤍💙 Ethel Wander
January 10, 2023
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Long family. Debi and Chris Garzon
January 09, 2023
Ohh Jess and family, I can’t tell you how sad I am of Shawn’s passing. I won’t be able to make it to the service but my prayers and heart are with you and the family! Gone too soon! RIP Judy Ammon
January 09, 2023
So very sorry for your earthly sadness, but rejoice that you will see your son, husband, and dad again. Praying for you all as you navigate this valley and praying for God to carry you all through as I know he will! I can’t imagine what you’ve all been through and how you must be feeling, we are lifting you all up to our Father! Craig and Alana Groff
January 09, 2023
So sad and sorry for your devastating loss! Charles W. Cromwell,Jr.
January 09, 2023
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of your loss.
James and Lucinda McClearen
January 09, 2023
Jess and family, words cannot express our sorrow for you and your family at Shawn’s passing. He was so loved here on earth and now receiving the ultimate love of his Heavenly Father. May God’s grace bring comfort from this day forward. Love, Bob and Carolyn Kreisel
January 09, 2023
Dear Jessica and Family,
We can’t imagine the loss you must all be feeling. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Shawn was an amazing man. I will always remember his calm pleasant demeanor and his welcoming spirit.
God bless you all.
Dennis, Anne, Patrick and Meghan Quinn
January 09, 2023
Jess and family. So very sad and sorry to hear of Shawn’s passing. He was such a kind man with a generous spirit. I got to know Shawn through our time on the board of UDS. He was very giving of his time and talents to the board. God bless all of you as you deal with his untimely passing. Jill Carson
January 09, 2023
MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF A BROTHER MARINE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE GUARDING THE GATES OF HEAVEN SEMPER FI CPL. KARL F. SCHUBERT 62-68
January 09, 2023
It’s devistating to so many but especially immediate family and close friends. I knew him because I was the little girl down the street on Oxford Drive in Lititz. He was always “the nice boy”. Others, well, not so much. Shawn and Jess reconnected with me over Facebook and we reunited in person a couple of years ago and all went to dinner. Jess and I shared an instant connection through our faith and experience with cancer. Her mother had it, I had it and Shawn did. I love you, Jess. And I’m will stay in prayer for you for a long tine. So will hundreds of people down here in Dixie and in so many other places. i love you,
Jenny
(And Rad)
January 09, 2023
Praying for you during this devastating time. Sending love and strength to you all. Laura Keller
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