Worthington High School

Worthington-West Franklin
High School

Worthington, PA

1933 - 1984

 
James Carl Long

James Carl Long, 85, of Worthington died the first part of January, possibly
the 3rd or 4th, at his residence.
 
He was born February 20, 1937, in Kittanning, PA, the son of Alvin Carl and Myra
A. (Campbell) Long.
 
He graduated from Worthington High School in 1955 and then went to Indiana
State Teachers College where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Education. He
used that degree to teach driver's education and computer science at
Redbank Valley High School in New Bethlehem for 44 years.
 
Jim's most important interests were wealth management, 
martial arts, and physical fitness. He enjoyed long walks and working out on
exercise machines. He took his health very seriously. 

He was also known to travel to jazz festivals in Newport, Rhode Island, and
Reading, Pennsylvania.
 
Jim was an active member of the Board of Trustees and 
served as Treasurer of the Worthington West Franklin 
Community Library for at least 10 years.
 
He was a medic in the army while stationed at Fort Hood.

Jim was greatly valued by his family. He was a principled, honest, kind, and
fair man. He will be sincerely missed by those who knew him.
             
He is survived by three cousins:  John Hoyt of North Canton, OH, Linda Hoyt of
Green, OH, and Jerry Hoyt of Canton, OH.

He was predeceased by his parents.

Burial at Worthington Presbyterian Cemetery, Worthington, Pa

Private arrangements are entrusted to F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home in
Worthington, Pa.