Leslie C. Long, 79, of Lebanon, PA, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center.

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 and then worked as an 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 a member of the Maennerchor Club. He enjoyed motorcycling, bicycling, fishing, flea markets, sports, and spending time with his family.

Leslie is survived by his daughter, Tracey M. Long, fiancé of Emory Lundberg; son, Lonnie M. Long, husband of Melissa; sisters, Loretta Royer, Lisa, wife of Joseph Dolan, and Sandra, wife of Charlie Espenshade; brothers, Lester Long, husband of Jane, Leroy Long, husband of Peggy, and Leon Long, husband of Lori; grandchildren, Grayson Long and Harrison Carullo; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Service information will be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ACLU, action.aclu.org/give/now.

Grose Funeral Home has been serving Myerstown area families for years. We are honored to be a part of the rich history of this community and plan to be a part of it for many years to come.