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Nancy Orcutt Obituary
She was born in Scranton on Aug. 7, 1936, the daughter of the late Warren and Ethel (Gallagher) Schmidt.
She was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. She attained a Bachelor of Science degree in music education in 1970 from Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre.
Nancy was employed as a secretary/bookkeeper by Union Petroleum, Luzerne.
She was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, where she was a member of the choir for many years.
Music was a special part of her life. As a result of her love and dedication to music, Nancy was involved in many musical organizations. She served as the treasurer of Local 140 of the American Federation of Musicians. She was also a member of the Wyoming Valley Concert Band and of the Wilkes University Civic Band, where she played bass clarinet. She was also an orchestra member of the Oratorio Society and Scranton Singers Guild. She served as a board member and recording secretary of the Wyoming Valley Oratorio Society.
She was one of 13 children, and was preceded in death by 10 of her brothers and sisters.
Surviving are her husband of 48 years, Earl Orcutt, at home; brother, Charles Schmidt and his wife, Judy, Blakely; and sister, Ethel (Sue) Toth and her husband, Ronald, Olyphant. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
A memorial service of thanksgiving and celebration of Nancy's life will be held at St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral at 4 p.m. Feb. 13, where family and friends are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Music from St. Stephen's, c/o St. Stephen's Pro-Cathedral, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
Arrangements are by George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N, Main St., Ashley.
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Thomas Clark-Jones
January 13, 2022
Earl ... this reminder of Nancy's passing came through the e-mail. It is hard to believe six years have passed since she entered the CHurch Triumphant. I hope that time has given some relief to your grieving, but it never really stops, does it? Love goes far beyond the grave. I always remember Nancy as a gentle, loving soul and I was honored to call her friend and colleague. I pray that your life continues to be an honor to her memory and that in your life she continues to be a vital force in the world. All best wishes, Tom
Louie & Julie Lucarellla
January 25, 2016
Earl, so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Praying for your comfort during this difficult time. Remembering when she sang and you were with us at 2nd Presbyterian Church in Pittston. God bless.
Thomas Clark-Jones
January 21, 2016
Earl ... I was sad to hear of Nancy's passing. Myron Leet sent the news from Texas, and I grieve with you for the loss of your life's companion. Those years all of us spent at Wilkes were some of the best of our lives ... now we know in retrospect. I had great respect for her ... leaving a steady career to study music because it was her true calling. Many the night I would go by the practice rooms and hear her working with her clarinet. And she was as charming as talented. My prayers are with you in this difficult time. May you feel God's presence and the strength of your faith as you see this through. Grace and peace ... Tom Clark-Jones
JF
January 20, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Ron Stevens
January 20, 2016
I didn't know Nancy that well even though we were classmates and I hate to see how many have passed. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Joan Housley Bowling
January 19, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Nancy. I graduated with her from Tech High. She was a lovely person.
Marge Campbell Gray
January 19, 2016
Nancy I always wondered where you went?
Never heard a word about you in all these years. We played in Tech band together for several years on the clarinet. Prayers for your family.
cecelia geisinger
January 19, 2016
sorry for your loss she was a nice person to work with
Mike Truszkowski
January 19, 2016
Dear Orcutt Family,
Nancy was a dedicated and fine musician and I remember her well from my days of the Wyoming Valley Band! May the Good Lord bless your family during this time.
Sincerely,
The Truszkowski Family
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