Chief Orrin F. Hill

Chief Orrin F. Hill of North Jackson, Ohio passed away on May 19, 2019 with his wife Jennifer, sister, Linda and his Officers by his side. Chief Hill was born in Ravenna, Ohio to Orrin J. and Maedell Wamer Hill on October 24, 1951. He graduated from Southeast High School in 1970. Soon after graduation, he worked for General Motors Inc. for two years and then began his career in Law Enforcement. Chief Hill began his career as a Deputy for Mahoning County Sheriffs Department. From there, he became the Chief of Police for Milton Township, Mahoning County. After leaving Milton Township Police Department, Orrin worked for Jackson Township as Chief of Police, retiring in 2008 with thirty five years of service. Chief Hill loved God, his family and his Police family. He showed his Community respect and demanded that his Officers do the same. He lived for helping people. Orrin loved the outdoors and would spend countless hours in the woods, admiring the beauty God had given him. Orrin is survived by his wife, Jennifer E. Hill, his children Orrin J. Hill, Stacey L. Altiere ( Michael) , Timothy J. Hill and special daughter, Amber L. Johns. He is also survived by his sister Linda L. Buck (Gary), his amazing Aunt Ruth and second Mother, dearest cousin David Hill (Linda), and his best friend and brother Kenneth Maskarinic (Sandra). Orrin is also survived by his beautiful Grandchildren Madison, Alexis and Taylor Stredney. They were the loves of his life. He spent many hours teaching his girls about everything he could about nature. Orrin is also survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces, a great nephew and one great-great nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents and maternal and paternal grandparents. Jennifer would like to extend her eternal gratitude to the Jackson Township Police Department for keeping constant vigil for their former Chief and friend and attending to the family needs The family would also like to thank MVI Infusion, Hospice for making an incredible difficult journey easier. Thank you to our Melissa. A very special thank you to Dr. Gregory J. Facemyer, whom has cared for Orrin for several years. You and your staff are truly a blessing. Calling hours will be Tuesday May 28th, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm at Cedars Hall located at the Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine on N. Lipkey Rd in North Jackson, Ohio. The funeral will take place in the Sanctuary, also at the Shrine, on Wednesday May 29th at 11am conducted by Chorbishop and Jackson Township Police Chaplain, our dear friend Anthony Spinosa.