Christopher Long

A 1979 graduate of Fenwick High School, Christopher carried forward a quiet determination and pride in doing things the right way—qualities that would come to define his life’s work and the way he showed up for others.

Christopher was a master printer whose skill and care were evident throughout a career spent with Champion, Daubenmire Printing, and Sun Coke. He was known for the kind of craftsmanship that speaks for itself: patient, precise, and dependable, with a respect for the trade and for the teams alongside whom he worked.

In his personal life, Christopher found deep comfort in the natural world and in the companionship of animals. He loved animals and his fur babies, with a special interest for Bernese Mountain Dogs. He enjoyed feeding the birds, gardening, fishing, and hunting—simple pursuits that reflected an attentive spirit and an appreciation for life outdoors. He also followed the Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals, enjoyed hockey, and took pleasure in fantasy football and baseball, where his enthusiasm and steady loyalty were always close at hand.

Christopher was a member of One Church, Fairfield, Ohio, Middletown Moose and the Knights of Columbus, valuing fellowship, tradition, and the sense of community that comes from standing alongside others.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother, Jimmy Long; sister, Claire Marshall; and Margaret (Jeff) Runyan; sister-in-law, Carol Long.

Christopher is survived by his wife of 10 years, Kimberly (Dorn) Long; his son, Joshua Long; brother, David Long; David’s son, Ethan (Anna) Long; and Ethan’s children, David Long, Eva Long, and Natalie Long, daughter of David, Ruthie (Shawn) McCarty; children of Jim, Stephen Long, Kristen (Curtis) Jones; stepson of Maggie, Scott Runyan. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Everett; Ann’s children, Heather Marlow, Jamie Everett, and Matthew Everett and his sister, Cathy Mahoney; Cathy’s son, Mason Mahoney; sister-in-laws, Patty Long, Sheri (Robby) Smith and their children, Malori and Caleb Smith; mother-in-law, Linda Dorn; brother-in-law, Joe Marshall; uncle, Paul Jordan, Ed (Marylln) Dickinson. He is also survived by his first wife, Lisa McFarland and his first mother-in-law, Kathy Hunt.

Services will be held at Breitenbach-Anderson Funeral Home, 517 South Sutphin Street, Middletown, OH 45044, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 12:30 pm. Burial will be at Butler County Memorial Park, 4570 Trenton Oxford Road, Hamilton.