Jesus Oria

Jesus Oria, 93, who bravely fought with the resistance of the Japanese in the Philippians during WWII, died Sunday, June 18, at the Ebeid Hospice Residence.

He was born in Negros, Philippines September 15, 1923. Jesus served as the International Sales Manager of the Dana Corporation where he retired in 1983. He was an avid and accomplished tennis player.

Jesus is survived by his loving wife of more than 34 years, Nettie (Chambers) Oria; daughters Cristina (Ed) Cater, Carmen Oria, Cyndy (Scott) Whittington, and Sherri (Mark) Ruetz; sons David (Beth) Vanarsdall, and Jaime and Miguel Oria; 12 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson.

Family and friends are invited to gather at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH, Saturday, July 1st at 1 PM, where Memorial Services will begin at 2 PM.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Ebeid Hospice Residence for their loving care and support during this difficult time.

Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the charity of their choice.