Robert E. “Tuffy” Orr, 92 of Uniontown, PA, formerly of Centerville Borough passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in LaFayette Manor Uniontown, PA.

          He was born January 6, 1927 in Brownsville, PA a son of the late Robert S. and Bess Dils Orr.

          Mr. Orr was a 1945 graduate of Brownsville High School.

          Robert retired in 1995 with over 30 years of service with Columbia Gas. The majority of his working years were spent in the Brownsville facility and the last 10 years of his employment was spent in Jeannette. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club of Columbia Gas retirees.

          He served with the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1950 and was a member of the Centerville American Legion Post # 705.

          Mr. Orr was a longtime active member of the Taylor United Methodist Church, where he held many offices within the church, including serving as President of the Board of Trustees.

          He also served on the Board of Directors of the Taylor Cemetery. He was a dedicated servant to both the church and cemetery.

          On August 13, 1951 he married Frances Zubra Orr who passed away March 16, 2000.

          Surviving are three sons, Daniel R. Orr (Dove) of Brownsville, PA, Frank J. Orr (Cynthia) of Anderson, SC and Thomas E. Orr (Rita) of Columbia, SC; two grandsons Christopher Orr of Cranberry Township and Eric Orr (Jen Parker) of Duncan, SC.

          Deceased in addition to his parents and wife is a sister Harriett Bauer and a brother Jack B. Orr.

          Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Saturday and Sunday in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd. 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA. Additional visitation will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019 in the Taylor United Methodist Church from 10 AM to 11 AM, the hour of services, in the church with Pastor Ed Pope officiating. Interment will follow in the Taylor Cemetery. Graveside Military Rites will be conducted by Centerville American Legion Post # 705. In lieu of flowers the family suggests Memorial Contributions be sent to Taylor United Methodist Church 600 Old National Pike Brownsville, PA 15417. Online guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.

Source: Greenlee Funeral Home