Nancy J. Model (nee Lafnear); of Lake Orion, was born to the late Donald and Nellie Lafnear on August 23, 1957 and passed away March 17, 2018. She was 60-years-old. After a long illness of pain and struggling, she is now at peace. Nancy grew up in Lake Orion, MI and was part of the […]
Catharina (Kay) Stirch, of Waterford and formally of Lake Orion, was born December 30, 1922 and passed away March 9, 2019. She was 96-years-old. Catharina was preceded in death by her husband Walter, son Gary, and daughter Cindy. She is survived by daughters Arlene (late David) Timma of Clio, Debbie (Doug) Werth of Metamora, and […]
Judith Rose Williams; of Dryden and formerly of Lake Orion; entered eternal life on Thursday, February 28, 2019. She was 67-years-old. Judith was born on October 11, 1951 in Centerline to the late Albert and Joan Fecko. She went to St. Clement School and then went on to graduate from Centerline High School in 1969. […]
Robert A. Robinson; a World War II veteran, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Lake Orion, Michigan. He was 95-years-old. Robert was born on April 13, 1923 to Astrippe and Gertrude (Krantz) Robinson in Detroit, Michigan. He enlisted in the Army Air Force in early 1943 and became an airplane and engine mechanic. Robert […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Leader Editor Oxford resident James Allen Sherman Sr. wore many hats during the course of his lengthy career. He was a successful publisher for 38 years. He was a wordsmith. He was a shrewd businessman. He was a devoted community leader. He was an enthusiastic supporter of worthy causes. Sherman was […]
Linda Marie Gall, of Lake Orion, passed away suddenly on February 8, 2019. She was 53-years-old. Linda was preceded in death by her loving parents Robert and Beverly Gall. Linda was the beloved sister of Michael (Colleen) Gall of Houghton Lake, Joan (Carl) Slomczenski of Lake Orion and Robert Gall of Lake Orion. She was […]
Marilyn Duguid; 84, of Oxford, passed away January 29, 2019 in Pontiac, MI. She was 84-years-old. Marilyn was born in Detroit, MI February 6, 1934 to Harlan and Mildred Kaser. She is the beloved mother of Cynthia Duguid, Linda (James) Fitzpatrick and the late Paul Duguid. She is grandmother to Brent Williams, Leah (James) Earhart, […]
Tony Rothschild spent his life working with those around him to compassionately help those in need in the community. Rothschild, of East Hampton, Massachusetts and formerly of Lake Orion, died on Jan. 21 after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 71-years-old. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. March 10 at the Wayne State […]
Harley “Joe” Burcham; of Lake Orion; November 30, 1927 – January 23, 2019. Joe passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughter Diane (Joe) Tomakowski; sons, Carl (Laurie) Burcham, Gary (Roma) Burcham and Larry (Ellavon) Burcham; his 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren who will deeply miss their Grandpa. Joe […]
Richard Allen Darbyshire, of Lake Orion and formerly of Clawson/Troy, passed away in his wife Genevieve’s arms in his home on January 21, 2019. He was 88-years-old. Richard is the loving husband of Genevieve for 61 years; dear father of Robert (Rena), Edward (Marlene), Leonard, David (Lori), Richard (Jennifer), Gretchen (James Metevier), James (Erica), Marianela, Audrey […]