Robert D. Houston – Fredericktown, Centerville borough
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March 24, 2020

Robert D. Houston – Fredericktown, Centerville borough

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Robert D. Houston
Fredericktown,
Centerville Borough


Robert D. Houston, 88, of Fredericktown, Centerville borough, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, in Marquis Garden Place, Uniontown. He was born July 8, 1931, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Thomas Blair and Emily Fulton Houston. Mr. Houston was a graduate of Richhill Township High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1955 to 1957. He was employed as a dispatcher/clerk with Columbia Gas, Charleroi, retiring with 32 years of service. Mr. Houston was an active member of Centerville United Methodist Church, where he served on the church board and as a trustee for several terms. He was also a member of F&AM Lodge 237, Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, the Valley of Pittsburgh, American Legion Post No. 705 Centerville and the Centerville Sportsman’s Club. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and oil painting. He was an accomplished amateur taxidermist and excellent carpenter. His love of the outdoors lead him to Wyoming, Colorado, several of the Great Lakes and Canada. His love of the outdoors was a great gift he passed on to his grandson, Bryan. On June 9, 1951, he married Norma J. Keener, who died Dec. 1, 2014. They celebrated 63 years of marriage. Surviving is a grandson, Bryan A. Rohrer (Danielle) of Daisytown; a son-in-law, John A. Rohrer (Holly) of Centerville; a granddaughter, Addison Rohrer; a niece, Diane Hoy; and a nephew, Joe Czyzewicz. Deceased in addition to his parents and wife, are a daughter, Roberta Rohrer; and two sisters, Joan Daugherty and Ruth Ann Davis. Funeral services are private and under the direction of JOHN B. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME LTD. 2830 Main St., Beallsville, Pa. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Online guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.

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