William Arthur Long, 70, of Munson and formerly of Philipsburg died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 at his residence.
Born Jan. 31, 1944, he was the son of the late Arthur William and Ruth M. (Goodman) Long. He married the former Gail Mears on June 29, 1963 in Winchester, Va.; she survives at home.
He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Philipsburg.
He was a member of Moshannon Lodge No. 391, Free & Accepted Masons, in Philipsburg and of the Valley of Williamsport Consistory.
He was also a member of the Jaffa Shrine Temple in Altoona and a life member of the Hope Fire Co. in Philipsburg. He had a keen interest and knowledge of equipment.
He was also an avid sprint car fan and a push car for the Williams Grove and Port Royal Speedways for 30 years.
Mr. Long was co-owner and operator of a coal excavating and disposal company.
In addition to his wife, he’s survived by a daughter, Robin Coval and her husband, Patrick J. of Philipsburg; a son, Robert Long and his wife, Mary “Crissy” of Munson; two sisters, Janice R. Hugar of Morrisdale and Cindy K. Fitt and her husband, Bill of Osceola Mills; and two brothers, John A. Long and his companion, Janina and Jim Long and his wife, Barbara “Bonnie,” both of Philipsburg.
He is also survived by five grandchildren, Lindsey, Patrick “Reggie” and Erica Coval, all of Philipsburg, and Rebecca and Jessica Long, both of Munson, and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg, with the Rev. Mark Thumma officiating. Burial will be at the Philipsburg Cemetery in Philipsburg.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
A masonic memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 912 E. Pine St., Philipsburg, PA 16866.
Friends may sign the guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.
