Richard R. Long, age 92, of Berwick passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born in Bloomsburg on January 20, 1934, he was the son of the late Freas and Margaret (Stackhouse) Long. He graduated from Bloomsburg High School in 1951 and shortly after entered the U.S. Navy where he served honorably until 1954. Richard was the supervisor of distribution at Magee Carpet, Bloomsburg for over 30 years. He was also a co-owner of Lydia Long’s Group Daycare, with his wife, until her retirement.
Richard was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he was involved in several organizations. He liked to watch television and work on crossword puzzles. He was a Bloomsburg fair member and attended multiple days every year, only missing one time while he was in the service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Lydia Ann (Deet) Long in 2018; his former wife, Betty (Seifert) Love; and a brother, James Long.
He will be greatly missed by his children: Laura L. Donovan and husband James, New Britain; Michael R. Long and wife Jennifer, Danville; Russell A. Long, Berwick; Amy R. Smith and husband Joel, Berwick; grandchildren: Kristen; James; Jenna; Erin; Austin; Russell; Christopher; AnDina; Seth; Cassie; and Jared; several great grandchildren; sister, Linda Keszkowski and husband Stanley “Stosh”, Bloomsburg; and a sister-in-law, Emily Long, TN.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7368 Schoolhouse Road, Berwick. Interment will follow in Elan Memorial Park, Bloomsburg. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Berwick United Way, 107 S. Market St, Berwick, PA 18603.
Online messages of comfort for his family may be sent to condolences@hellerfuneral.com