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Harold Brown Obituary
LANCASTER: Harold Tway Brown, MD, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Lanfair Center in Lancaster. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII.
Harold graduated Cum Laude in 1954 from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his psychiatric residency in 1968 and then became the first director of the Fairfield Mental Health Clinic. Harold actively practiced medicine until his retirement in 2010. He enjoyed Civil War reenactments, backpacking, and working on his properties.
Harold is survived by his children, Kaiya Tway, Lee (Lenny) Von Ins, and Paul (Karen) Brown; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Faye Brown; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Patty Brown; parents, Harl and Vonna Brown; and his brother and sisters.
Caring Cremation® has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations can be made in Harold's honor to the FairHoPe Hospice located at 282 Sells Road in Lancaster. To send an online condolence, or sign the guestbook, please visit www.funeralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diana L Buhring
September 16, 2024
I worked with Dr. Brown as his nurse in Mental Health for 20 years. He was compassionate and loved to work. Greatest doctor ever. He will be sooo missed. Condolences to his family
Tom Haglund
August 16, 2016
I worked at the mental health clinic from 1974 to 1976 under Dr Brown. Many years later,
I still remember him as a warm, kind, and down to earth man. Each day, at quitting time, he used to say "Ho ho ho, it's time to go" as he strolled down the hallway to the elevator. How
many bosses would do this? God bless you, Dr Brown.
Dave & Phyllis Nessley
November 26, 2015
I also was a neighbor of Doc Browns. Thank you for your friendship and words of wisdom. You will be missed.
Melodie Morgan
November 25, 2015
Blessed be the family...I knew Doc for 25+ years and had nothing but respect for him. He will be remembered...
Darren Hurst
November 20, 2015
Doc. Brown was my neighbor and a very good one too. I was privileged to coach one of his granddaughters and became friends with his daughter and son in law Lee and Lenny. If there is anything you need just let me know. I tried to call him every couple months and was just trying again the past 2 weeks. And could not get an answer. He will be truly missed. My love and prayers for his family.
Jean Luckman
November 20, 2015
I worked with Dr. Brown for 7 years at the mental health center.He taught me so much as well had a wonderful sense of humor. He also was a very kind man. He will be missed.
Betty Lewis
November 19, 2015
Mr. Brown was a neighbor to us, a very nice man. My sons and I was just over at Mr. Browns a few weeks ago. This is very hard to believe.
clint mcmanis
November 19, 2015
He was a wonderful man may he rest in pease
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