William H. "Skip" Long Sr., 85 of Salem, died at 1:07 PM Saturday at Allay Senior Living in Lisbon.

He was born on September 16, 1931 in Salem, Ohio, the son of the late Melvin E. and Mary (Slick) Long. He was a 1950 graduate of Salem High School and a member of the Alumni Class. He was a US Navy veteran and designed a hand chain hoist for the US Navy. Skip also designed steel rules for the Barclay Machine Company. He was a retired mechanical engineer and worked at various places, most notably NRM and GM Lordstown. Bill also operated his own antique and restoration business and was a sign painter. He was an instructor at Kent State University for a period of time. He was an active member of the Salem First Friends Church, a past member of the Salem Historical Society and Salem Elks. He enjoyed a woodworking and was an antique car collector.

He is survived by his children, Sharon Catherine (Neil) Walker of Salem and William Harvey (Gwen D.) Long Jr of Berea, Ohio, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and a sister Margaret Grim in South Carolina.

In addition to his parents and wife, the former Betty Rousher, who preceded him in death in 2002, he is preceded in death by three siblings; Vernon and Charles Long and Delores Antrom. The family has asked that those who wish to make a donation in Skip's memory, please send those donations to the Salem First Friends Church, 1028 Jennings Avenue, Salem, Ohio 44460.