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Elmer Brown Obituary
Elmer James Brown, 95, of Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown, died Friday, June 8, 2012 at his residence. He is the husband of the late Mary (Kovacs) Brown. Elmer was born in Hellertown on February 12, 1917 to the late Wye J. Brown and Stella (Weaver) Brown. He served our country faithfully in the US Navy during WWII in two campaigns. Elmer worked at the former Bethlehem Steel as a crane operator/welder, retiring in 1979 after 33 years of service. He is a member of First United Church of Christ, Hellertown, Edward H. Ackerman Post 397, Dewey Fire Co., Hellertown Democratic Club, former Coach of the Hellertown Little League. He was inducted into the Northampton County American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame and was a player for the Hellertown Legion 1932-1933-1934. Survivors: Children: Glenn R. and his wife Ann L. Brown of Bethlehem, Lucy E. wife of Ken W. Smith of Westford, MA; grandchildren: Matt Brown, Andrea Descheemaeker, Travis Smith and Jeffrey Smith; great-grandchildren: Owen and August Descheemaeker and Quinton Brown. Predeceased by brothers Joe, Paul, Robert, Alfred, Charles, and Leon; sisters: Mae, Charlotte and Eileen. Services: Family and friends are invited to call 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street - Hellertown followed by the service at 11 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown with military honors. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hellertown Historical Society, PO Box 124, Hellertown, PA 18055.
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Nanette Muth
June 29, 2012
Dear Lucy and family,
The last guest book entry was from me. I forgot to type in my name and address.
June 29, 2012
Dear Lucy and family,
I was saddened to hear about the loss of your dad. I didn't know he passed away until I read comments on your fb page and thought they must be about your dad passing. I checked the Morning Call online and found his obituary. I didn't know your dad except for the one or two times I met him, which was a long time ago. As I look at his picture, a feeling of warmth and kindness comes through. What a great smile! I'm sure they were only a fraction of the positive influences he portrayed to you and Glenn as you grew up. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent and my sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family. If I would have known sooner, I would have made it a point to come to the funeral home to express my condolences, personally. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Filiciano Rodriguez
June 13, 2012
My deepest sympathy for your loss and the loss of our comrade
Judge Advocate Post 397
Edward H. Ackerman
The American Legion
Brion Vallone
June 12, 2012
My condolences to Mr Browns' Family in their loss. He will be missed by many,his smile,humor,wit and vast knowelege he would share with everyone !...May He RIP....C-Ya on the other side Mr. Brown
June 12, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
All your friends at Gibraltar Industries
Linda Michalopoulos
June 11, 2012
Lucy and Family, My sympathy on the loss of your father. He seems like a remarkable man.
Mike Zonay
June 10, 2012
Glenn and Family,
My sympathy at the passing of your dad. I remember him driving us to away legion baseball games, running into him in town through the years, and chatting with him over the backyard fence at Silver Creek C. C. He truly was a nice guy. RIP Mr. Brown.
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