John Edward Long Obituary

John Edward Long attended Ontario High School in Mansfield, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about John Edward Long.

Graduation Year	Class of 1976
Date of Passing	Jul 09, 2022
About	John Edward Long Jr. died at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital on Saturday, July 9, 2022, following a long struggle with COPD. Born in Crestline, Ohio, John was a lifelong resident of Mansfield. John attended and graduated from Ontario High School. Just out of high school, he tested for and became a Class A machinist for Peabody Barnes of Mansfield where he eventually took on the role of Union Shop Steward. Later, he would work at a number of jobs until he finally settled in at Geauga Plastics in Crestline where he worked until he was forced to retire due to medical reasons. John loved riding motorcycles (especially Harley Davidsons), cars, trucks, estate and garage sales, horses, dog and his daughter, Sara. He is survived by his daughter, Sara Long Hughes; two brothers, George (Houjan) Long of Bartow, FL and Jim Long of Mansfield; two sisters, Sue (Steve) Clarke of Cullman, AL and Jackie Long of Mansfield; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Long Sr. and Fannie Mae Champion Long; and two sisters, Janet V. Robinette of Houston, TX, and Sally I. Deal of Mansfield.