Obituary of William E. Long

Mr. William E. “Buck” Long, Jr., 73, of Pleasantville, passed away on Thursday evening, November 26, 2015 at his residence. Buck was born on January 23, 1942 in Dravosburg, PA to the late William E. and Dorothy Harper Long, Sr. He graduated from McKeesport High School, class of 1959. Buck married Darla Haubrick on June 21, 1997 in Glassport, PA. Buck worked for over twenty years for US Steel in Homestead, PA, until their closing in 1983. He most recently worked for Wescoat Construction for over ten years. He enjoyed hunting, playing cards, and watching the Steelers and NASCAR. Buck is survived by his wife, Darla; a daughter, Jill Leeper and husband Bob of Harrisburg; two sons, Jody Long and wife Lisa of Lancaster and Jeff Long and wife Rachael of Pittsburgh; two step sons, Donald Victor, Jr. and wife Stacy of New Brighton, PA, and Doug Victor and wife Sara of Elizabeth, PA; a sister, Vicky Long of Glassport, PA; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and first wife, Patricia Kelly Long, in 1989. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life at Buck’s residence, 20933 Neilltown Road, Pleasantville, PA 16341, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 2 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family House, 514 North Neville Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.