Jack S. Orndorf

Jack S. Orndorf, 88, of Howard, passed away at home on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Born September 25, 1936 in Lock Haven, he was a son of the late Ralph and Ella (Bowmaster) Orndorf Walizer and Stanley Walizer.

Jack was married to the former Eva I. Streck on January 26, 1961 in Richmond, VA. The pair would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in just over 2 weeks.

He worked as a police officer for the State College Police Dept. for 28 years, a job that he was extremely proud of. Jack retired in 1995, with the rank of Lt.

He was a member of the Flemington First Church of Christ for over 3 decades. He was also a member of the Beech Creek American Legion and the Retired Police Officer’s Assn.

He served in the Army 1954-1957 as a MP, a time which he enjoyed telling stories about to his family.

Jack was a 1976 graduate of Penn State University where he studied criminal justice.

Jack enjoyed genealogy, camping, traveling and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Surviving are wife; one son Larry (Laura) Orndorf of Lock Haven and two daughters; Kelly (Scott) Williams of Pleasant Gap and Jodi (John) Thompson of State College. 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

One sister, Linda Fenton of Lock Haven, also survives.

He was preceded in death by a son Brian Orndorf and two brothers Domer, Raymond and three sisters; Sally Fryer, Jeanette Eck and Vivian Young.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall with Pastor Mark Riley officiating.

Friends and relatives will be received one-hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel.

Interment will be private at Schenck’s Cemetery.

Online condolences can be sent at MaxwellHelt.com.