Ora Ray Liston

Ora Ray Liston, 96, of Mill Run, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sat. April 25, 2020. He was born Nov. 26, 1923 in Bruceton Mills, WV., the son of the late Hosea and Hazel Foreman Liston. Ora worked as a carpenter and was a member of the Pittsburgh Carpenters Union Local 2274 and Local 1010. He also enjoyed farming and having a vegetable garden. Ora was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during WW II and he was the Oldest Charter Member of VFW Post 12019. He attended the Indian Head Church of God and was previously a member of the Mill Run United Methodist Church..Ora had a Varity of interests. He was a excellent carpenter and enjoyed wood working, especially bird houses of which he made many, watching birds at their bird feeders and spending time with his little dog, Asia. Ora was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his family. He is survived by his wife of 68 years,Norma (Harbaugh) Liston, who he married on March 21, 1952. He is also survived by his daughters Cynthia (Bill) Pletcher of Hunker, Robbie (Randy) Younkin of Rockwood, and Terri (John) Hamm of Mill Run. He is also survived by his grandchildren Chris Pletcher (Candi), Brandon Pletcher (Kelly), Nikki Berger (Chris), Heath Younkin (Jolee), Justin Younkin, and Becky Gordon, and also his great grandchildren Brayton, Brady, Audrey, Elizabeth, Kenny, Emily,Ashton, Aaron, and Nashon, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ora also leaves behind his brothers, Charles, Bert, and Hosea of Ohio, and a sister Elsie Everly of WV. In addition to his parents Ora was predeceased by his brother Errol of WV., and his sisters Lida Carroll and Mary Mickey of OH. The family would like to thank Excela Home Health and Hospice and a special thanks to Dr. Leonida, Sr. and Dr. Leonida, Jr. for all of their wonderful care throughout the years. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions private services will be held for the family, with Pastor Douglas Nolt and Pastor Ed Mikkelsen officiating. Interment with Military Rites will be in the Indian Creek Baptist Cemetery, Mill Run. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to your local humane society or the Indian Head Church of God. Arrangements are under the direction of The Clyde Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 146 Municipal Building Rd., Melcroft (724-455-2310). To leave a message or send condolences please visit our website at www.brooksfuneralhomes.com

Ora Ray Liston

November 26, 1923 - April 25, 2020