Lynn N. Sinclair, age 72, of Sterling, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Jackson Memorial Hospital West in Miami, following a sudden illness.

Lynn was born on December 26, 1952, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Orlo and Dorothy (Hershberger) Sinclair. He married Joan Fisher on August 2, 1986, in Sterling, and she survives.

He was a 1971 graduate of Smithville High School and later completed Drafting School. Lynn dedicated 50 years to his work as the owner and operator of ORLO Auto Parts, retiring in 2018.

Deeply committed to his community, Lynn was a former member of the Orrville Rotary Club and served on several local boards, including STEPS, the Rittman Chamber of Commerce, and West View Healthy Living. He previously volunteered with Hospice and had a passion for antiques, attending car shows, and especially for his beloved Corvettes. He also cherished the friendships he formed within his local and Florida communities. Above all, Lynn treasured time spent with his family.

Surviving are his son, Cody (Ashleigh) Sinclair and granddaughter, Grace Sinclair of Smithville; his siblings, Wendell (Ivory) Sinclair of Wooster, Sandy (Wayne) Hochstetler of Smithville, and Linda Steiner of Millersburg; along with many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

In addition to his parents, Lynn was preceded in death by his sisters, Carol Kimpel and Janet Green.

A private family service will be held, followed by burial at Paradise Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lynn’s memory may be made to the Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club, 820 N. Ella St., Orrville, OH 44667, oabgc.org.