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Carl Brown Obituary
Born Nov. 19, 1949, in Ashland, he was a son of the late Melvin and Lorraine Brennan Brown.
He was a veteran of the Navy.
He worked as a police officer, was a sheriff's deputy, a domestic relations officer and a constable for Montgomery County, as well an officer in Ashland. He then worked for some time as a truck driver.
Carl loved to go camping, listening to good oldies music and enjoyed watching football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a member of the Polish American Fire Company and Girardville American Legion, serving as past commander.
Surviving is his wife of 9 years, Helen Mekosh Brown; a son; a stepson, Jesse Lacrosse and his fiancee, Paulette; a daughter, Carla Brown and her fiance, Edward; a stepdaughter, Bobbi Jo Zamudio and her husband, Alfredo; a brother, Joseph Bogden III; a sister-in-law, Pat Mummey and her husband, Howard; eight grandchildren, Tyler, Brandon, Andrea, Jonathan, Gianni, Jesse, Stephen and Max; a nephew, Joseph; niece, Kelly; and great-nephew, Joseph.
Scripture services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah, with Pastor Jack Murray officiating. A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Candy Weikel
July 10, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear this just found out yesterday he was a big influence in my life and always the life of the party sending prayers and angels to guide comfort support and protect all God Bless my friend RIP fly with the angels
Candy Weikel
July 9, 2015
I just heard about Carl sending prayers and angels to guide comfort support and protect you RIP my friend love you
Jim(Racer) O'Connor
July 8, 2015
Carl and I had a lot of fun times together at the pub, golfing and DJing f or his wedding when he dressed as Elvis.Always made me laugh.
Tom Keller
July 8, 2015
R.I.P Carl. From another former Ashlander who spent a lot of time on Brock Street.
judith heinly johnson
July 8, 2015
so sorry for your loss i went to school with carl and he was a very nice person
Dawn KellyHeiney
July 8, 2015
So very sorry to hear of Carls passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you . You walk with angels now Carl...lots of angels. Xo
Sally Ringo
July 7, 2015
Looka, Looka, Looka,
I'll never forget the great times you gave us at the Pub. Truly the place where everybody knew your name.
Pajama parties, beach parties, camping with the Pub crew, and a New Year's Eve never to be forgotton.
Thanks Carl for the memories.
Christine ONeill Lehman
July 7, 2015
Sorry for your loss! A fellow Brock Streeter!! Entertained us with his monkey and scared us with haunted houses. Always had a smile and made you feel welcome at the Pub. You will be missed by many! R.I.P my friend!
Judith Mehlbaum
July 6, 2015
Ah, my friend. What can you say about someone that you spent your most memorable days with. So many laughs, so much fun when we all met at "The Pub". Great times with great friends. I always think of the beach parties, pajama parties, the best New Years eve's ever and we can't forget "The Pub" goes camping. Thank you for bringing so much fun into my life and when you get to heaven and meet up with "Jack Scott" make sure you teach him all our moves to "What in the World". RIP my friend, you will be truly missed. God Bless your family.
Sandy Kaufman
July 6, 2015
Helen I am so sorry about Carl. I just could not believe this when I saw it. When I think of him I always think of everyone calling him "Downtown Carlie Brown" That was in the Pub days. He was always such a jolly guy. We all sure had alot of laughs with him. He would take us on the war games in Jim Throup when the bar closed, we would be blasted and end up getting black and blue from those paint guns hitting us. So many good memories. I am glad you two found one another and you have alot of memories too. Keep them close to your heart and in his own way he will always be with you.
Joann Eye
July 6, 2015
Sorry about Carly..he was a great guy
Joe Williams
July 6, 2015
R.I.P. My Friend I will remember all the laughs down the P. A. And of course Hellooooooooo!
BILL BAKER
July 6, 2015
There no words that express the sorrow in Carls passing . He is peace now and will be missed by everyone at ideal campground. He was well like and concidered the mayor of the lake and feared by the cat fish he love to catch! I enjoyed many a moon listening to oldies and munching on popcorn Well my friend a BIG HELLLLLLOOO in heaven and May God bless your family and guide them through these sad sad times
Mickey and Dottie Redmond
July 6, 2015
Helen and family so sorry for your loss God be with you at this time
Adeline Metzinger
July 6, 2015
Helen, so very sorry for your loss, if you need anything, let me know. Prayers for you & family.
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