Laurence F. Orendorff

Laurence F. Orendorff, also known as "Larry" and "Coach O," passed away on Tuesday, August 2nd, at the age of 78 from congestive heart failure. Although his heart gave out at the end, he was truly "all heart" in how he lived his life. Larry spent 33 years in the Baltimore County Public School system, teaching driver's education and biology, coaching multiple sports, and eventually becoming a guidance counselor, which was his true calling. He completed his career with BCPS as the Guidance Department Chairman at Eastern Technical High School. After retiring from BCPS, Larry immediately began his second career as a college adjunct professor at Baltimore International College, a culinary school in Baltimore, although cooking wasn't in his curriculum. In his spare time, Larry coached and refereed a variety of sports, but lacrosse was his favorite. He was an official with the Southern Lacrosse Officials Association for many years. In his retirement years, he was active in his parish community at St. Joseph's Fullerton, the Knights of Columbus, and the Mount St. Mary's Alumni Association. Larry will be missed by his devoted wife of over 50 years, Jean Orendorff, his children, Jennifer Triaca-Puller (and husband Joe Puller), Tara Orendorff (and partner Matt Hannigan), and Gail Orendorff-Weiner (and husband Barry Weiner), his brother Charles Bernstein, his sister Fran Mcanally, as well as his grandchildren, Nicholas, Nathan, Paul and Isabelle. An eternal optimist, Larry will be remembered for his infectious laugh, his off-key singing of country tunes, his late arrivals, his devotion to Baltimore's "birds" and NASCAR, and his joie de vie. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 4, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Belair Rd., Nottingham, MD 21236. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, August 5, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church (Fullerton), 8420 Belair Rd., Baltimore, MD 21236. A celebration of life will follow at the St. Joseph Church Hall.