Obituary

Brown, Edward W. 89, Johnstown, passed away peacefully at his home July 28, 2015. Born January 28, 1926 in Braddock Hills, to the late James and Mary (Downey) Brown. Preceded in death by wife of 65 years, Doris L. Matthews; sister, Eileen Barnes; brothers, James, John, and Thomas Brown. Survived by sons, Robert E. and wife Sue Ann (Wallace), TX; James W. and wife Kathleen (Baranski), Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Kathryn Elizabeth Brown; Rebecca Eileen Meyer and husband Nathan, both of Dallas; nephews, John E. “Jack” Brown Jr.; Thomas A. Brown; nieces, Mary Ann Brown; Margie Ritson, all of Braddock Hills; Mary B. Kostelec, Harrisburg; great nephews, Sean and Michael Ritson; Dan Kostelec; great niece, Jessica Kostelec; great great nephew, Beau Ritson; and great great niece, Adalynn Rose Ritson. Edward was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed golfing, painting, and was a member of the Windber Country Club. At Edward’s request there will be no viewing or service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arbutus Manor. Arrangements in care of the Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 146 Chandler Ave., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com