Christian Long

Christian Long obituary, Erie, PA

Christian Long

Christian Long Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremations Services, Inc. - Wesleyville from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2025.

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Christian Robert Long, age 33, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was born in Erie on February 4, 1992, son of Shirley Moffatt Ostrowski and Howard Ostrowski Jr.
Christian was a 2009 graduate of Central High School and went on to graduate from Triangle Tech. He was employed with Donjon as a welder, Valerios and Nunzi's. Christian was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed hunting, fishing and video games.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandma, Patricia Ostrowski; siblings, James Long, Jr., Heidi Long, Trélla Long, Cheyenne Ostrowski, Howard Ostrowski, III, Chase Ostrowski and Hollie Moffatt; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Christian was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Moffatt, Margo Eccles-North and Howard Ostrowski, Sr.; and brother, Ryan Long.
Friends may gather at the Dusckas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Saturday, October 11th, from 2 pm until the time of the Memorial Service there at 4 pm. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.

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