Donald Charles Long, 83 × Donald Charles Long of Doylestown, PA, formerly of Yardley, PA passed away on December 22 at the age of 83 after a long illness. For sixty years he was the loving husband of Doris R. Long. He was also the devoted father of Donna L. Long and David B. Long and the proud grandfather of Merritt C. Long. He is also survived by his younger brother Barry Long of Charlotte, NC. Donald was born in Allentown, PA in July, 1937 to Charles and Pearl Long and grew up in neighboring Emmaus, PA. He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1955 and then earned a BS degree in electrical engineering from Penn State University in 1959. For many years afterwards, Donald, Doris, and a loyal group of friends would attend Penn State home football games at Beaver Stadium.