Charles Edwin “Duke” Orcena, 64, of Marion

Charles Edwin “Duke” Orcena age 64 of Marion, Ohio, passed away on Saturday February 22, 2014 at Heartland of Marion.

He was born May 24, 1949 in Marion to the late James and Beatrice (Leeper) Orcena.

He was part of Community Faculty at Marion Technical College where he taught mathematics and computer science since 2002.

Duke is survived by two sisters and two brothers; Anita Davie of Marion, Ohio, Debra Hall of Ashville, Ohio, Frank (Susan) Orcena of Ostrander, Ohio, and James (Rhada) Orcena of Marion, Ohio. Also surviving is a special nephew, Bryan (Lori) Orcena, God Son, Benjamin Orcena son of Nephew, Jason (Alycia) Orcena, and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday February 26, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Epworth United Methodist Church. Officiating the service will be Rev. David Hoffman. Burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Tuesday February 25, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to The Marion Foundation to the Charles E. Orcena Scholarship Fund. On line condolences to the family can be made at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.

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