Al Mack Van Orden, Jr., 77, of 28 Hall Road, Derrick City, PA passed away, Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Pavilion at BRMC.

Born October 27, 1946, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Al Mack and E. Jeanne (Schoolmaster) Van Orden, Sr. He was a 1964 graduate of Bradford High School.

He married the love of his life, Diana C. (Campbell) VanOrden on February 14, 1998. She preceded him in death on January 21, 2021.

He was a member of the Foster Township Police Department from 1976 to 1980. He served as Deputy Sheriff of Pratt County KS. from 1980 to 1985. He also drove truck for many years locally and over the road. He was a Briggs and Stratton Master Mechanic last working for Burt Young Sales. 

He loved to hunt, fish, and attended Foster Township meetings. He was a life member of the Derrick City Volunteer Fire Department.

Survived by his daughter, Katie, and her sisters, Kim, Kelly, Kitti,and Koralea, nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, two sisters, Lynne White, Lisbeth Heckel, several grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Kristy VanOrden, one brother, John Michael VanOrden, along wth many beloved brother and sister-in-laws.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Derrick City VFD or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com