Sterling Leo Orndorff, 90, of Emmitsburg, MD died peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Ministries in Emmitsburg. Born January 9, 1926 in Emmitsburg, he was the son of the late Maurice and Irene (Wivell) Orndorff. He was the husband of Regina (Orendorff) Orndorff, to whom he was married for almost 66 years.
Sterling worked at the Schindler Elevator Company in Gettysburg, PA for many years. He was a life-long member of St. Anthony Shrine Parish in Emmitsburg. He enjoyed farming, being outdoors, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Leo Orndorff of Hagerstown, Millie Valentine and husband Phil of Emmitsburg, Jim Orndorff of Emmitsburg, and Gary Orndorff of York, PA; sisters, Dorothy Joy of Emmitsburg, and Pauline Orendorff of Littlestown, PA; brother, Clarence Orndorff and wife Louise of Emmitsburg; grandchildren, David Valentine and wife Gina of Littlestown, PA, and Seth Orndorff of York, PA; great-grandson, Hunter Valentine; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by very special daughter-in-law, Angie Orndorff; sisters, Margaret Williamson and Ethel Long; and brothers, Karl, Louis, and Francis Orndorff.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 at St. Anthony Shrine Parish, 16150 St. Anthony Rd., Emmitsburg, MD, 21727 with the Rev. Lawrence Donohoo as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Emmitsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Shrine Parish at the above address or to Vigilant Hose Company, P.O. Box 171, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727.
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Sterling worked at the Schindler Elevator Company in Gettysburg, PA for many years. He was a life-long member of St. Anthony Shrine Parish in Emmitsburg. He enjoyed farming, being outdoors, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife are children, Leo Orndorff of Hagerstown, Millie Valentine and husband Phil of Emmitsburg, Jim Orndorff of Emmitsburg, and Gary Orndorff of York, PA; sisters, Dorothy Joy of Emmitsburg, and Pauline Orendorff of Littlestown, PA; brother, Clarence Orndorff and wife Louise of Emmitsburg; grandchildren, David Valentine and wife Gina of Littlestown, PA, and Seth Orndorff of York, PA; great-grandson, Hunter Valentine; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by very special daughter-in-law, Angie Orndorff; sisters, Margaret Williamson and Ethel Long; and brothers, Karl, Louis, and Francis Orndorff.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 at St. Anthony Shrine Parish, 16150 St. Anthony Rd., Emmitsburg, MD, 21727 with the Rev. Lawrence Donohoo as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home in Emmitsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Shrine Parish at the above address or to Vigilant Hose Company, P.O. Box 171, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727.