Kenneth E. Long

Kenneth E. Long, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away at Rosewood Nursing Home on his birthday with his Dee by his side following a four-year illness.

Born Nov. 4, in Washingtonville, Pa., he was a son of the late Guy Long.

From the tree of life, I picked a plum, how my life did hum. I had a good wife. I had a good life. I had a lot of fun. I got a lot done.

Ken being the last surviving member of his immediate family was preceded in death by his father; his fishing and hunting, get into trouble, partner in crime, and best bud, Denessa Jayne Michelle Beaver, in 2005; brothers, James and Donald Long; and sisters, Anna Appleman, Lucille Fox and Dorothy Reedy.

Ken is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dorine (Mackner) Long, whom he always called "Dee"; son, David Beaver (Sheri), Lewistown; daughter, Laura Snyder, Poconos; four grandchildren, Tiffany Stains, Burnham, David Beaver Jr. (Amber), Lewistown, Branden Barnes (Marissa), Ohio, and Cheyenne Counterman (Ryan), Calif.; seven great-grandchildren, Kierra and Kesi Stains, Kamden, Kenzlee and Mason Beaver and Savannah and Chase Counterman.

Ken was a graduate of Danville High School. He served in the Marines during the Korean Conflict and was of the Lutheran faith. Ken worked for the Holiday Inn, first in Sunbury, then climbing the corporate ladder. He was assistant innkeeper in Lewistown, manager in Clearfield and general manager in Reading. He retired from the Holiday Inn and went to work for Craftex, where he was very active in the union and was an activist at many marches in N.J., N.Y., Vegas and Md. Ken also lobbied at Capitol Hill for a better workplace. Ken had a tie bar collection with over 5,000 pieces, loved jazz and country music, working in the garden, watching old movies and loved being with his family. Ken loved bowling and belonged to the Tuesday Men's League in Pottsville and the Thursday Senior League in Reading and once bowled a 300 game.

Ken will be laid to rest in Maitlan Cemetery in Lewistown. There will be no services due to his request and COVID-19. Condolences may be sent to Dee's home in Schuylkill Haven. The family would like to thank Lori, Nikki, Johanna, Stacey, Brittany, Lisa and Terri at Rosewood. Sorry if I missed anyone.

Now, it's time to say my final goodbye to my friend, my soulmate and the love of my life I married on Oct. 7, 1978. Hey !! Dee, Ecclesiastics 3:1 Time For Every Season.

Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements; www.robertaevansjrfh.com.