Elwin Ross Orton Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-09-18T22:00:00
End: 2025-09-19T00:00:00
Location: Hillsborough Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elwin Ross Orton Jr. (Hillsborough, New Jersey), born in North East, Pennsylvania, who passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elwin and Ruth (Porter); his siblings, James and Julia Bishop; and his nephew James Bishop.

He is survived by: his wife Portia (Yorlano); his daughter Pamela (Paul Kishler); his grandson Chase Patrick; his sister Esther Noonan; his siblings-in-law, Jenny Caruso (Carmen) and Rocky Yorlano (Karen); and his close friend Mark Timari. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hillsborough Reformed Church. Keep Elwin 's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hillsborough Funeral Home

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September 8, 2025

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Sep 18

Visitation

Hillsborough Funeral Home
796 US-206, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844

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Sep 19

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Hillsborough Reformed Church
1 Amwell Rd, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844

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