New Waterford-

Lawrence B. Gorby, 86, a longtime resident of the area, passed away January 8, 2020 at the Salem Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 29, 1933 in Middleton Twp, son of the late Bartlett and Lillian Gertrude Wilson Gorby.

Lawrence was a hard worker, skilled at many jobs and was always willing to help out his family. He worked up until his last days.

Lawrence is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lois Hixson Gorby; two daughters, Kathy (Todd) Dillan of Enon Valley; Linda (Ron) Foster of East Palestine; two step daughters, Rhonda Barger of New Springfield, Carolyn (Holly Koester) Barnes of Cleveland; two step sons, Rusty Barnes New Springfield, Scott (Tricia) Barnes of New Waterford; a brother, Clifford Gorby of Columbiana; two sisters, Hazel Ewing of Salem and Florence Barnhouse of Bethesda, OH; twelve grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews and many extended family members.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Don Barnes; stepson-in-law, Rick Barger; eight brothers, Roy, Glenn, Harold, Wilbur, Roland, Herman, Edwin and Floyd as well as four sisters, Helen, Myrtle, Dorothy and Susan.

The family invites Lawrence's extended family and friends to join them for a celebration of life Sunday February 16, 2020 from 2:30 - 4:30 at the New Waterford Eagles.

Memorial contributions can be made in Lawrence's name to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.