Terry T. Lorah

Terry T. Lorah, 68, of Glen Lyon, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026 after a courageous 17 years battle with cancer. Terry was born October 14, 1958, a son of the late Marvin Lorah and the late June (Painter) Lorah.

He was a graduate of Academy of Creative Hair Design, Edwardsville, where later he had a career teaching cosmetology for 5 years.

Terry was loved by everyone. He was a very caring and loving man. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was often referred by many as their “2nd father”.

He is survived by his wife the former Elizabeth Turak Lorah; children, Bonnie Lorah, Scott Lorah,

Sarah Lorah and Amanda Lorah Sanders; grandchildren, Janayah, Tyrell, Aliyah, Harmony, Saraya, Shae Lynn, Soren, Mia, Waverly and Elijah; siblings Marvin Lorah Jr., April Gabriel, Debbie Lorah, Margaret Prestas, Fred Lorah, and Judith Fisher and numerous nieces and nephews.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and June Lorah; a sister, Donna Dutter; and brothers James and Daniel Lorah.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 21st at 3 p.m. at the Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 278 Colley Street, Hanover Township with Pastor Andrew Stewart, officiating.

Interment will be at a later date in Saint Paul’s Union Cemetery, Ringtown.