John R Orr

LIBERTY- John Orr, 70, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Hospice House in Poland, OH. He was born on August 16, 1946 in Youngstown, OH, son to the late Richard M. and Vera I. (Schrum) Orr. John was a 1964 graduate from Jackson Milton High School and then attended trade school to become a drafting engineer. John answered the call to serve his country and enlisted with the United States Navy. After his service John worked 33 years for C. F. Simmers, retiring in 2010. John was a member of Boardman Baptist Church where he served as a trustee for many years and was proudly involved in the committee to build the new sanctuary. He also sung in the church choir. John enjoyed hunting and playing in a bocce league. He will be remembered for the way he loved and cherished his family. Left to celebrate John's memory is his loving wife of 50 years, Karen Orr, whom he married on June 11, 1966. John is also survived by his children, Bryant (Sharon) Orr, Michael (Nancy) Orr, Pam (Rob) Polewchak, and Heather (Keith) Hallden; his grandchildren, Chelsea, Erin, Amber, Ryan, Abbi, Morgan, Devin, Maia, Caitlin, Connor, and Colton; his brother, Dale (Bonnie) Orr; his sister-in-law, Sue Davis; and his niece and nephews, Dan, Jenny, and Jared. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, George Davis. Family will receive friends on Monday, April 10, from 6PM to 8PM and Tuesday April 11 from 10AM to 11AM at Boardman Baptist Church, 1207 Shields Rd., where funeral services will take place on Tuesday, April 11 at 11AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boardman Baptist Church building fund or to Hospice House in John's honor. Family and friends may send condolences to www.lanefuneralhomes.com .