Sara Lynn Long (1948-2024)

Sara Lynn Long, 76, of Rochester Township, passed away at her home on November 18th, 2024. She was born in Seybertown, Pennsylvania on September 2nd, 1948, the daughter of the late Stanley S. and Harriet Seybert Haugh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Lester Pyle. She is survived by her husband of forty-five years, Albert L. Long Jr., a daughter, Kayla N. Long of East Rochester, one sister Pyle, a brother and sister-in-law Michael and Maryann Haugh, of East Brady, Pennsylvania, one brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ray Charles and Sherry Poppenger of Raccoon Township. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. She was a retired employee through Heritage Valley Beaver and a member of New Life Community Church in New Sewickley Township, where she served the role of Financial Secretary. Sara was a member of the Rochester Post 128 V.F.W Auxiliary, the Little Foot Quilting Group, and loved scrapbooking. She worked for eleven years taking care of dogs, and especially loved working with her dog Mitch in training, who sadly passed away this weekend. She was also a member and volunteer with the Vicary House in Freedom. Friends will be received on Friday, November 22nd from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at William Murphy Funeral Home, 349 Adams Street, Rochester. A service will be held there as well on Saturday, November 23rd at 11 a.m. Officiating will be her pastor, Reverend Jack Brooks. Inurnment will be in the Cemetery of The Alleghenies. The family wishes for any memorial contributions to be made to the New Life Community Church at 866 PA-68, Rochester, PA 15066, or the Beaver County Humane Society at 3394 Brodhead Road Aliquippa, PA 15001.