Bruce James Orth, 51, of St. Clairsville, Ohio died March 7, 2021 at his home.

He was born October 28, 1969 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of Isabella LaVerne Judson Orth and the late Harry Thomas Orth.

Bruce was a coal miner. He was a member of Bridgeport Lodge #181 F. & A.M. in Bridgeport, Ohio.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas "T.J." Orth and a brother-in-law, Charles Huonker.

Bruce is survived by two sisters, Susan Huonker of Wolfhurst, Ohio, and Sharon (Paul) Boczek of Shadyside, Ohio; an uncle, David Judson of Dayton, Ohio; nieces and nephews, Dana DeBlasis, Amy Snedeker, David Ward, Kara Ward, and Thomas Orth; and great nieces and great nephews.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic there will be a Memorial Graveside Masonic Funeral Service held at Belmont County Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Clairsville on Saturday, March 20th at 1 p.m.  Arrangements are entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bridgeport Lodge #181, C/O: Brian Bolon, 73512 Pleasant Grove, Dillonvale, OH 43917.