January 24, 2018
John “Poke” Orr Sr., 77, of Oswego died Wednesday January 24, 2018 in Crouse Hospital, Syracuse. Mr. Orr was born in South March, Ontario Canada the son of the late John and Marjorie (Armstrong) Orr. He has been a resident of Oswego since 1970. Mr. Orr worked for the IBEW Locals # 328 Oswego and Local #43 Syracuse upon there merge. He worked at many different companies under the local which includes Nine Mile I and II Nuclear Power Plants, James A Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power, the Oswego Steam Station, Novelis, Miller Brewing and Budweiser. Mr. Orr is survived by his sons Gary (Rhoda) Heald of Hannibal, John (Faith Cook) Orr Jr. of Oswego, James (Valerie) Orr of Oswego, his sisters Rossie Story of Canada, Joan (Brian Richards) Orr of Canada. Mr. Orr is also survived by his grandchildren James Jr., Alexandrea, Gary, Kara, Hannah, Amy, and his great grandson Gary Jr. “Bubba”. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his siblings Sterling Orr, and Janet Ritchie. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday 6:00 PM at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, Oswego with Pastor Kit Swartz. Burial will be Canada. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM prior to the services at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th. St. Oswego.