Paul E. Long

Paul Eugene Long, 81, Huntingdon, passed away December 7, 2025, under the care of UPMC Altoona, and surrounded by his family and friends. Paul was cared for by his wife, Linda Shultz-Long, who saw him through his passing moments. He lived for his children, Paul E. Long Jr. (Shirley), Stacey J. Long-Phillips, and Jace G. Long. He cherished his siblings, Grant R. Long and Daisy M. Hollis, who loved him dearly. He joins his mother, Grace M. Kearney-Long, his father, Shelby Mason Long, and sister, Marlene M. Westover.

Paul was an Army Veteran who served from 1962, stationed at Fort Jackson, Fort Knox, Fort Gordon, and Fort Benning. During desegregation and the civil rights movement, he defended students at schools, and partook in training exercises as a response to the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was honorably discharged in April of 1964, where he returned home to learn electrical systems before settling in at ELCO Corporation. He married and had his first two children, Paul E. Long Jr. and Stacy J. Phillips. Years after first joining ELCO he would eventually become a supervisor and among his many tasks was overseeing of daily operations. In 1986 he married Linda Shultz, and went on to have a son, Jace Long. His final position began in 1988 as a Quality Control Technician at Bonney Forge in Mount Union. He would finally retire fully in 2015. He would spend this time with family and grandchildren, Laura Long-Johnson (Andrew), Daniel Long (fiancée Erin Dolan), Karli Phillips, and Cooper Phillips.

Paul Long was described as a wise, calm, and humorous spirit. He would spend his early years with his siblings and parents in Mount Union. His father was a retired railroad brakeman and then a dog catcher among other jobs. His mother was busy raising the household. He would cause mischief from burning his eyebrows while throwing kerosene on a furnace to make it flare up, to setting a kitchen on fire while trying to fry an egg and blaming his sister Daisy. One time even throwing a knife into a neighbor's window and landing it in the sugar bowl. After the Army he would hunt, fish and enjoy spending time with his brother Grant. Having adventures from carrying a deer with Grant to the car only for it to awaken in the back, or trying to package meat after a hunt and dropping a knife into his brother's foot.

Ask anyone who knew Paul, he could be the office joker, the strong father, or a goofy husband. He wasn't the best with words, but could make the darkest crowd light up with laughter. He would travel to Ocean City, Maryland with Linda almost yearly for 40 years. His time on the beach made him feel fresh, renewed, and he always wished to return. He would give to charities and family members, friends and organizations he supported. He collected antiques, went to yard sales, or traveled to various flea markets.

If you ever wanted to bump into Paul, you would find him searching for deals in grocery stores, attending the Lions Club Hootenannies, or baseball games with his sons. He would take walks in the parks with his wife and dogs over the years. He leaves a legacy to all who cared for him and an unforgettable impression to anyone else he would meet. He will be missed, but he is now at rest.

Friends will be received from 5:00 P.M. until the time of service at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home, 417 Washington St., Huntingdon. Military honors will be accorded by the joint VFW/American Legion Honor Guard.

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