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Jeffery Brown Obituary

Jeffery S. Brown, Age 58. Beloved husband of Colleen (nee DeForce). Dear father of Sarah Brown. Loving son of the late Georgia and Virgil Brown. Brother of Rochelle Robinson (Douglas Oyler) and Brad Brown (Cheri). Uncle and great uncle. Memorial contribution may be made in Jeffery's honor to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516. Funeral Service Saturday February 21, 2026, at 2 PM at the Russell C. Schmidt and Son Funeral Home, 5000 Wattsburg Road, Erie, PA. 16504, where family will receive friends from 11 AM until time of service.
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Published by Cleveland.com from Feb. 17 to Feb. 20, 2026.

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Judge Mark Mihok (ret)

February 25, 2026

Attorney Brown was a pleasure to work with. He served his country with honor and served his clients with honor as well. He will be greatly missed.

David Toro

February 24, 2026

One of the best attorneys ever always gave me the best advice anne always did the best for me in court 50 wins 0 losses thank you so much for over twenty years u had my back you will be missed

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Leslie Gentile

February 19, 2026

I knew Jeff through my work as an attorney in Lorain County. Although I did not know him well on a personal level, I knew that he had been bravely battling with his illness for some time, even as he continued to work. My sincere condolences to his family and all who loved him.

Raymond and Rae Anne thomas

February 19, 2026

Our hearts go out to you and your family

Ann Christine Eckstein

February 18, 2026

I knew Jeff because I am an attorney who practices in Lorain County. He was always pleasant and polite. I knew he was a former service member, and I admired him. Ann Eckstein

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Scott Paris

February 18, 2026

I had known and worked with Jeff as a fellow attorney in Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties for many years. Jeff was a kind man, a zealous advocate for his clients, and a good husband and father. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.

Jessica Camargo

February 18, 2026

Jeff Brown was an extraordinary person. As a young attorney, he took a chance on me-offering to share a large portion of his office space in a prime location across from the courthouse. That single act moved my practice out of my home basement and into a space I could only have hoped for at the time. It changed everything.

From time to time, we´d meet for working lunches, and he became a mentor to me. Jeff was genuinely kind and generous with his time and encouragement. He spoke with such pride about his wife, his daughter, and his family. His warmth always struck me-especially when I learned he had once been a Marine sniper. That contrast only deepened my respect for him.

As a younger or less experienced attorney, it´s easy to feel intimidated, out of place, or even bullied in this profession. Jeff never made me feel that way. He always encouraged me, always rooted for me, and made sure I knew I belonged. I was rooting just as hard for him during his illness and his fight.

Jeff was what I would call a "law dad"-a true mentor and steady presence. Especially, after I had lost my mom, dad, and sister, just about a year earlier. The office will never be the same without him. A plaque will remain in his honor, and I will forever cherish the items he gave me, especially the desk I purchased from him that still receives constant compliments.

This is a devastating loss for me, but even more so for his family and for the entire legal community. Jeff Brown will be deeply missed.

Rest in peace.

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Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home

5000 Wattsburg Road, Erie, PA 16504

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