Rudolph Long

Rudolph H. Long
Rudolph H. Rudy Long, 84, of Bethlehem, died Monday, July 4, 2005 in Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem. Born November 17, 1920 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Rudolph and Julia (Jandrasits) Long. He was the husband of Rachael P. (Junkins) Long of Bethlehem. They celebrated their 58th anniversary last October. He was a graduate of Liberty High School and then received his bachelor of science degree in metallurgical engineering from Penn State University in 1947, following his service in the Army. That same year, he joined Bethlehem Steel Corp. as a member of the loop course management training program. He retired in 1982 as product supervisor of forgings, castings and special products sales for Bethlehem Steel Corp. after 35 years of service. Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Rachael; daughter, Susan Long of Bethlehem; son, David J. Long and his wife, Mary, of Bethlehem; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sarah Long, and a sister, Emma L. Shafer. Services: will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2005 in the Connell Funeral Home Inc., 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Annes Catholic Church, 450 Washington Ave., Bethlehem. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2005 in the funeral home. Burial will be held in Holy Saviour Cemetery. Contributions: May be made to in lieu of flowers, to the American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem 18018 or Holy Family Manor, 1200 Spring St., Bethlehem 18018 or to the church.