Frank Long Obituary Frank Edward Long, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Frank was born on June 1, 1930, to Frank Clowes and Myrtle 'Mikie'(Sperber) Long in Shelby, OH. He graduated from Shelby High School in the class of 1948. Frank attended Bethany College and Ashland College, before enlisting in the Navy, and was stationed in Japan during the Korean War. After he was discharged, he finished college at Ohio Wesleyan University, and went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree at Ohio Northern University in 1959. He was admitted to the bar in the same year. He practiced law in Shelby until his retirement in 1992. Besides maintaining a law practice, he also served various terms in Shelby as Mayor, Director of Law, and Judge of the Shelby Municipal Court. Frank is survived by his children Laura Long (Christobal Jacques) of Brooklyn, NY and Frank G. Long (Kathy Long) of Morrow County, OH; grandson Stephen F. Long (Genevieve Gurnick Long) of Cleveland, OH, and nephew Doug Sullivan (Pat Sullivan) of Delaware, OH. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Janel, whom he wed on April 3, 1960. Frank enjoyed the good life to the end. He liked to travel and did so often with family and friends. As a dedicated bon vivant, he especially enjoyed good company for shared dining experiences whether in restaurants or at home. His love and knowledge of food, drink, jazz, and classical music were legendary in some circles. His humor, good nature, and love of celebration will be missed. A private family graveside service will be held in Oakland Cemetery in Shelby at a later date. In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the form of donations to the Visiting Nurse Service of NY at vnshealth.org/donate. The Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist the family with arrangements. Services Private Services