Christopher B. "Brownie" Doven

Christopher B. "Brownie" Doven obituary, Millvale, PA

Christopher B. "Brownie" Doven

Christopher Doven Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hahn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. - Millvale on Oct. 12, 2025.

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Christopher "Brownie" Bernard Doven.
On Saturday, October 11, 2025 age 73 of Bauerstown. Longtime companion of 33 years to the late Donna Werner. Beloved son of the late Frank & Josephine Doven. Brother of Mary (Fred) Illig of Etna, Maggie (Patrick) McNeilly of West End, the late JoAnn (Robert) Rosak, Frank Doven, Barbara McNeilly, and Michael Doven. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Diane Doven. Friends received 2-8 pm on Tuesday, October 14th at the Hahn Funeral Home & Cremation Svc., Inc. 123 North Avenue, Millvale, where services will be held at 7 pm, Minister Christopher Fisher. Brownie was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed bowling, darts, and loved playing at the casino with Donna. He was employed at the Duquesne Club, where he retired after 43 years. He was an all around good guy and will be missed by many.
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October 13, 2025

Linda Cross posted to the memorial.

October 13, 2025

Maureen Poole ( David Mckown ) posted to the memorial.

October 12, 2025

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Linda Cross

October 13, 2025

My sincere condolences and sympathies to Brownie´s family. I worked with him at the Duquesne Club for many years and he was always so pleasant and kind. Rest easy Brownie

Maureen Poole ( David Mckown )

October 13, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Dovan family on the departure of Brownies! I have been friends with Brownie & Donna for many years we all bowled together on saturdays at the Good times bar Now as God saw fit to reunite Brownie and Donna in their heavenly home......Rest easy and fly free you two dear friends of mine

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