Edgar S. Long

Edgar S. Long, 97, of Lancaster, PA passed away Monday, June 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Lancaster the son of the late Edgar L. and Miriam (Stradtman) Long. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen (Leonard) Long. Mr. Long graduated from Lancaster Boys High School, and received a BS degree in chemistry from Franklin and Marshal College where he played football and soccer; he was active in both his high school and college alumni. Edgar retired in 1979 as a Chemical Metallurgical Engineer with Hamilton Watch where he invented and patented the first mini cells for electric watches. He designed for the Navy and was a consultant to NASA and the Bureau of Standards. He was a member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Lancaster, AARP – State Committee, founder of the local American Chemical Society and past president of the national ACS. He was president of Wheatland Civic Assoc., active in facilitating “Good Drive” in East Hempfield Twp., and an officer with the Coast Guard Aux. Unit #51 PA, MD, & DE. Surviving is his son Edgar W. married to Faith Long of Charlotte, NC, his daughter Joyce E. married to Allen Walker of South Park, NC, his sister Mary Ellen married to Jere Bordner of Newark, DE, and his brother John C. married to Carol Long of Lancaster, PA. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bruce L. Long, two brothers, Kenneth and William Long , two sisters, Miriam Schleenbaker and Mildred Netting. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Edgar’s funeral service at the Groffs Family Funeral Home, 528 W. Orange St., Lancaster PA 17603 on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 10 AM with Rev. Clifton Eshbach officiating. Friends may call at the Groffs on Saturday from 9 AM until the time of the service. Burial will be in Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Edgar’s name may be made to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Post Office Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Edgar S. Long

June 9, 2015