Columbiana-

Dale R. Gorby, 77, a longtime resident of Columbiana County, passed away February 20, 2020 at the Hospice House in Poland.

Dale was born December 5, 1942 in Middleton Twp. Ohio, son of the late Wilbur and Florence McCoy Gorby.

He was a 1960 graduate of Beaver Local High School and a member of East Fairfield United Methodist Church. He was employed with PGT Trucking for 45 years as a Driver and Dispatcher before retiring in 2006. After retirement, he worked as a delivery driver for Lemon Tree Florist in Columbiana for eight years. When not working, he enjoyed bowling, softball and most especially working outdoors caring for his yard.

Dale is survived by his wife of 47 years, Helen Hill Gorby; son, Scott Gorby; two daughters, Annette (Stephen) Welday, Melissa (Christopher) Oberle; brother, Sam (Pamela) Gorby; sister, Joyce Pethel; grandson, Michael (Melanie) Oberle; two great grandchildren, Michael and Maddox and his faithful companion, Mandy Sue.

Besides his parents, Dale was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Todd and Nancy Whitacre as well as three brothers, Chuck Gorby, Kenneth Gorby and William Alvin Gorby.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 Monday at the East Fairfield United Methodist Church 45675 SR 558, New Waterford, OH. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday at the church with Rev. Deb Quillen officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made in Dales name to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Hospice House of Poland.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.