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James R. "Jim" Orler

8/1/2016 - 1/19/2016

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Obituary For James R. "Jim" Orler

James R. “Jim” Orler, 83, of Steubenville, OH passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Trinity West. He was born in Weirton, WV on August 1, 1932 a son of the late James and Angelina Orler. Jim retired after 42 years from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Strip Steel Department. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Weirton American Legion Post 10, Weirton V.F.W. and Weirton Steel 25 Year Club. Jim served in the U.S. Army in the Artillery Unit and was a 1950 graduate of Weir High School. He also volunteered for several years at the Holy Name Soup Kitchen in Steubenville. He was an avid Steeler fan and golfer his entire life. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph, Dominic and Silvio Orler and his sister Teresa Mikita. Jim is survived by his wife Janet M. Roush Orler; son Robert J. (Jennifer) Orler of Knoxville, TN; step-daughter Patricia Milhoan of Wintersville, OH; step-sons David (Cindy) Gasser of Steubenville, OH and Mark (Carla) Gasser of Wintersville, OH; grandchildren James, Olivia and Justin Orler, Ryan and Jamie Milhoan, Christopher, Michael, Sara and Jacob Gasser.; nephew Joseph (Betty) Orler; niece Rita Orler and great nephew Joseph Orler. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be held at 9:30a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Msgr. Kurt Kemo as celebrant. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Tom & Tina Phipps

    So sorry to hear the news. Condolences to the entire family. May he rest in peace.

  • 09/03/2024

    Michael and Elizabeth Phipps

    So many memories. Jim was one of the nicest men I have ever known. He will be so sadly missed by all in this household. Our deepest sympathy to Janet and the entire family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Matt Morrow

    So sorry for your loss. I will be out of town this weekend, sorry I will not be able to attend the service. Lots of love and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dan Hogue and Family

    Our thoughts are with you and your family!

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent on January 21, 2016 Robert Orler and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Division 15 Team, Matt Testa, Jason Nordin, and the Pilot Flying J Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Michael Donohue

    Jim was one of the first guys I met when I started as a clerk on 4 pickler. A wonderful person to have known and worked with. Deep and sincere sympathy to his family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Robert "Bobby" Spear

    I have known Mr. Orler for 30 plus years. When I became an adult he informed me I could call him Jim, but I always felt a deep respect for him and continued to call him Mr. Orler. I cherish the image of him working in the garden, which always produced monster zucchinis' and cucumbers'. As everyone is aware Mr. Orler experienced hearing loss at an early age, but there were times when he joked around and would pretend he could not hear a person. I could tell when he was playing with someone concerning his hearing loss because he would display a fox-like, sly, grin. He was always a source of encouragement in the neighborhood and at wrestling events. I have fond memories of him at wrestling matches and going to dinner afterwards. He was one of the kindest, honest, positive men I have ever met. I thank God for allowing Mr. Orler to part of my life.

  • 09/03/2024

    Stanley Fray

    Janet and Family,So sorry for your loss he was a great man and will be missed. Thoughts and prayer to you all.Stanley and Sharon Fray

  • 09/03/2024

    Milton Campbell

    Sorry for your loss. The loss of a dear loved one is always a painful and difficult experience. It is through the privilege of prayer that we experience God's love and comfort in the most intimate way. May you find comfort through prayer, to "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials." (2 Corinthians 1:3: 4).

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