Samuel G. Orris

Born Feb. 12, 1950, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Josiah Fosselman and Diane (Orris) Geedy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie C. Orris.

He is survived by his children, Robert L. Orris and wife, Tracey, of Landisburg, Charles J. Orris and wife, Ronda, of Mifflintown, and Michelle R. Orris, of McAlisterville; grandchildren, Dustin Orris, Thomas Orris and wife, Kelsey, Randi Bowersox and spouse, Robert, Carly Smith and husband, Ridge, and Taylor McCoy and spouse, Michael; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Michael Fosselman and wife, Teresa, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Pamela Barkley and husband, James, of Newport, Gregory Fosselman and wife, Diane, of McAlisterville, and Joshiah Fosselman III and wife, Terry, of Millerstown; and a step-sister, Donna Zaring, and husband, Larry, of Newport.

Samuel was an active member of American Legion #298, VFW Post 5863, Insulators Local #23 in Mifflintown.

He graduated from Newport High School in 1969. He proudly served as a United States Marine from 1969 to 1971.

Sam worked as a heating and insulation specialist for Local 23.

He loved to hunt and enjoyed collecting knives. Samuel was known as a social butterfly, he loved a good drink and enjoyed talking to everyone he met.

We invite you to join us in sharing stories and memories of Sam G. This gathering will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, held at the Veterans of Foreign Affairs Post #5863, located at 24 S. Main St., Mifflintown, PA 17059. Your presence and shared memories will help us celebrate and honor Sam G.’s life together.

Arrangements are under the care of Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Home, 200 N. Main St., Lewistown.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com.