Helen M.

Long

Helen M. Long, age 75, crossed over into eternal life on Monday, October 31, at home surrounded by her family.

Helen was born on July 24, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Anthony and Mildred (Steiner) Roth.  In 1980 she married the love of her life and best friend, Paul Long, who survives.  She moved to Paulding from Monroeville, PA in 2012 when her husband retired.  While living in PA, Helen worked as a teacher's assistant for Head Start where she was also on the Parent Advisory Board.  She was also a Girl Scout leader and an active member of the Christian Church of Wilkinsburg.  After moving to Paulding she worked as a substitute Teacher's Assistant for the Paulding Exempted Village Schools, was on the board of the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, and became an active member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Helen loved children, crochet, sewing, canning, growing vegetables, and visiting with her friends and family.  She was also a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Along with her husband, Helen is survived by her children: J.R. Richey, Pittsburgh, PA; Pamela Long, Monroeville, PA; Jennifer Castelli, Monroeville, PA; grandchildren: John Hansen, Andrea (Tim) White, Jessica Richey, Alyssa Castelli, Kylie Castelli; great granddaughter, Callie Cooley; many loving nieces and nephews.

Helen is also preceded in death by her daughter, Vicky Vega and her brother, George Roth.

Memorial service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Paulding. Calling hours will be held from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's memory to the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, 119 S. Main St., Paulding, OH 45879.