Howard R. Brown
Howard R. Brown, 84, of Houtzdale, PA passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Mt. Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield, PA.
He was the son of the late Howard & Cathryn (Fuge) Brown, born on August 21, 1929 in St. Michael, PA. He married his first wife, Margaret (Kline) Brown on November 26, 1955 in Houtzdale, PA; she preceded him in death on January 20, 1994. His second wife, Dolores (Schrock) Decker Brown preceded him in death on April 27, 2003.
Mr. Brown was of the Presbyterian faith. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was retired as a mechanic from the former General Cigar in Philipsburg, PA.
In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by: a son, Mark A. Brown; five sisters, Maxine Murray, Viola Wojtowich, Delores Eckley, Gladys Davis and Irene Brown; a brother, John Brown; and two infant granddaughters.
Mr. Brown is survived by: a daughter, Karen L. Cable & her husband Terry of State College, PA; two step-daughters, Doris Decker Solomon & her husband Marv, and Cheryl Zelenky & her husband Dennis; a son, Raymond E. Brown of Houtzdale, PA; three sisters, Margarette Conklin of Hawk Run, PA, Norean C. Sanker & her husband Gorman of Sheffield Village, OH, and Judy J. Reams & her husband Eugene of Osceola Mills, PA; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Dannette Brown of Munson, PA.
The Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at the Heath Funeral Home in Osceola Mills, PA, with Rev. Robert Bruinooge and Rev. Dr. Mary Jo Bruinooge officiating. Burial will be at the St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery in Houtzdale, PA.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.
To sign the online guestbook, go to: www.heathfuneral.com.
