Harry R. Orr Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 24, 2025 in Newark, Ohio

Harry R. Orr Jr.

August 26, 1930 - April 24, 2025 (94 years old)

Newark, Ohio

Harry R. Orr Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 24, 2025 in Newark, Ohio

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Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home

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Harry R. Orr Jr.

August 26, 1930 - April 24, 2025 (94 years old)

Newark, Ohio

Harry R. Orr Jr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Harry R. Orr Jr. of Newark, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Harry left this world on April 24, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Harry R. Orr Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry R. Orr, Sr. and Gladys Lees; his wife Shirley Joanne Orr; and his significant other Mary Lou Debevoise. He is survived by: his children, Ron Orr and Sherri Orr; his grandson Casey Orr; his brother Orville Orr (Audrey); and his close friends, Linda, Cathy, Bob Graves, Skip, Denna Fullerton and Sherry Lemaster. He is also survived by nieces; great-nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home (985 N 21st St, Newark, OH 43055). A masonic service will be held on Wednesday, April 30th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home



Wed

Apr 30

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home
985 N 21st St, Newark, OH 43055

Wed

Apr 30

Masonic service

7:00 PM

Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home
985 N 21st St, Newark, OH 43055

Thu

May 01

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Brucker-Kishler Funeral Home
985 N 21st St, Newark, OH 43055

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April 27, 2025

Jack Dicke wrote a sympathy message

“I was very sad to hear of Harry's passing. I've only known Harry for a couple of years. We met while playing euchre at the Newark Moose Lodge. He sure loved to euchre me. My prayers go out to Sherri and Ron for their unfortunate loss. Sincerely, Jack and Nora Dicke”


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