Leslie Long Obituary
Born in Lebanon, PA on May 13, 1946, he was a son of the late Jacob C. Long and Dorothy (Kline) Espenshade.
A 1964 graduate of ELCO High School, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, then worked as a HVAC insulator as a proud union member of Insulators Local No. 23.
Leslie was a founding member of the Sunnyside Motorcycle Club, a member of the YMCA where he enjoyed various activities, and the Maennerchor Club. He enjoyed motorcycling, bicycling, fishing, flea markets, sports, and spending time with his family.
Leslie is survived by a daughter, Tracey M. Long, fiance of Emory Lundberg; a son, Lonnie M. Long, husband of Melissa; sisters, Loretta Royer, Lisa, wife of Joseph Dolan, Sandra, wife of Charlie Espenshade; brothers, Lester Long, husband of Jane, Leroy Long, husband of Peggy, Leon Long, husband of Lori; two grandchildren, Grayson Long, and Harrison Carullo; two great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Services information will be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ACLU, https://action.aclu.org/give/now.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Robert J. Miklas, USN.
February 1, 2026
Leslie, you are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow navy Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate.
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Bruce Kline
January 31, 2026
Condolences to family & friends of Leslie Long. Les was my cousin, and was always a blast of fun to be around. Les gave me my first 100 mph +, motor cycle ride on his chopped HARLEY ! built by his buddy Doug Whetherholts. We kept in touch, seeing each other at the Mannechor Club. Like I said, he was always fun to be with & reminiscing of times spent together, he will be missed by all!
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