Orville Luther Booze, Jr.'s Obituary
Orville Luther Booze Jr, better known as Luke, passed away peacefully at home on April 22nd after an aggressive battle with lung cancer. He was 69 years old.
Born in Easton on December 13, 1956 to Orville Luther Booze and Peggy Elaine (Smith) Booze. He was the 5th of their 6 children. Luke grew up in Easton and attended Talbot County Public Schools, graduating from Easton High School in 1975. On Valentine's Day 1996 he married the love of his life, Linda Ostrowski Booze, and they spent more than 30 years together. He held various jobs over the years, but most notably was his career at Black & Decker where he worked until they closed. In his younger years, he was a competitive bowler and once won 5th place at Nationals. He also served almost 20 years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Easton Volunteer Fire Department. Luke's passion was riding his Big Dog motorcycle and he worked to establish Chapter 2 of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club. Most recently, he served one year as the Exalted Ruler of the Easton Elks Lodge.
Overall, it's hard to sum him up in a few sentences. He was a quiet man who loved his family fiercely. He taught his children the importance of sticking together, having each other's backs, and loving each other which they all still carry with them today. He enjoyed spending time with his siblings playing cards, games, or going out to eat. He loved working with his hands and always had a project going on. He will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him.
He is survived by his children: Joshua Booze (Sheena) of Punta Gorda, FL, Brianna Paugh (George) of Cordova, MD, and Shane Stewart (Sonya) of Auburndale, FL. As well as his sisters: Barbara Forrest, Bonnie Ford, and Diana Sheldon (Harry) all from Easton, MD, his brother: Richard "Dickie" Booze (Lisa) of Centreville, MD, and his brother-in-law: Joseph Ostrowski of Bozman, MD. He was also lovingly known as "Pap" to his grandchildren: Ryker Booze, Tru Ogden, Bryson McDermott, Hannah Harper, Peyton Paugh (Zoey), Zachary Paugh (Hailey), Caleb Skinner, Austin Stewart, and Avery Stewart. He also has two great-grandchildren: Madelyn and Memphis. In addition, he has 6 nieces and 5 nephews, including a special relationship with his nephew, Dyke Booze (Linda).
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, as well as his parents, and his cherished sister, Nancy.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 12:00 noon at the Framptom Funeral Home, located at 30 North Harrison Street in Easton; where a viewing will be held from 10:30 AM until noon
A private burial will take place at the Bozman Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in his memory to "Talbot Hospice Foundation 586 Cynwood Ave. Easton, MD. 21601 or Maryland Chapter 2 of the Red Knights 3916 Harrison Circle, Trappe 21673.
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