Shirley Jean Ortz Obituary
The family of Shirley Jean Ortz of New Middletown, Ohio announces her passing on July 14, 2026. Shirley, born on February 2, 1939, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shirley Jean Ortz or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Chester Nelson and Ruth Nelson; and her brothers, Harold Nelson and Larry Nelson. She is survived by: her husband Paul Ortz; her children, Willie Ortz (Connie), Paula Risner (Dwayne), Patti Gibson (Russell Masaitis) and Robert Ortz (Jennifer); her sisters, Sylvia Shoemaker and Dianne Downs; and her grandchildren, Jessie Ortz (John Hart), Sarah Pierce (Kyle), Cody Ortz, Josh Gobel (Jen), James Gobel (Ashley), Keith Gobel (Paige), Ashley Bosher (Rodney), Trevor Gibson (Anastasia), Nikki Gibson, Dru Ortz (Brittany) and Amanda Koscelansky (Russell). She is also survived by 25 great grandchildren and 2 great grandsons.
