Paul Bernard Orth
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Paul Bernard Orth, 86, of Seaman, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Cincinnati.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Orth, whom he married on March 2, 1979; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Jason) Wells; his wife of previous marriage, Arlene Orth; children Richard Orth, Roseanne Wood, Barbara Hull, Theresa Rose, Marie Smith and Brian Orth; his sister, Agnes Dressing; brother, Earl Orth; 10 grandchildren; a great-grand-child; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dan Orth; brother, Joe Orth; and parents, Joseph and Agnes Orth.
Paul was born in Cincinnati on Nov. 24, 1930. He grew up in St. Maurice, Ind. and in Glendale, Ohio, where he worked for the postal service. He served in the Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He went on to a career of many years as a leader in the metalworking industry, before settling on a farm in Seaman with Nancy to spend many happy years together. He served as president of the Growers’ Association, was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, and gave generously of his time, craftsman skills, and caring for others in service to the church and the community. Paul’s strength, wisdom, humor and kindness to all, will forever brighten our hearts. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by all of those whose lives he touched.
Services will be noon Wednesday, Feb. 1 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hillsboro with the Rev. Judy Wiley officiating. The Highland County Honor Guard will conduct military honors.
The Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, Hillsboro is serving the family.
To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Orth, whom he married on March 2, 1979; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Jason) Wells; his wife of previous marriage, Arlene Orth; children Richard Orth, Roseanne Wood, Barbara Hull, Theresa Rose, Marie Smith and Brian Orth; his sister, Agnes Dressing; brother, Earl Orth; 10 grandchildren; a great-grand-child; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dan Orth; brother, Joe Orth; and parents, Joseph and Agnes Orth.
Paul was born in Cincinnati on Nov. 24, 1930. He grew up in St. Maurice, Ind. and in Glendale, Ohio, where he worked for the postal service. He served in the Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He went on to a career of many years as a leader in the metalworking industry, before settling on a farm in Seaman with Nancy to spend many happy years together. He served as president of the Growers’ Association, was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, and gave generously of his time, craftsman skills, and caring for others in service to the church and the community. Paul’s strength, wisdom, humor and kindness to all, will forever brighten our hearts. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by all of those whose lives he touched.
Services will be noon Wednesday, Feb. 1 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hillsboro with the Rev. Judy Wiley officiating. The Highland County Honor Guard will conduct military honors.
The Rhoads-Edgington Funeral Home, Hillsboro is serving the family.
To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.