John Lewis Brown, age 90, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
John was born on October 19, 1934, in Columbia, PA, the son of the late Melvin C. and Alice Alverta Brown.
John married Margaret Rose Fisher. John worked as a mill operator for 42 years until he retired. John lived a full life, he was an avid outdoorsman, spending time hunting and fishing. His other hobbies included woodworking, raising birds, gardening, collecting iris, and spending time with is grandchildren.
John is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret “Peg” Brown of McConnellsburg, PA, four children, Joan Carter of McConnellsburg, PA John B. Brown Jr. of Columbia, PA, Jeff Brown of McConnellsburg, PA and Julie Brown of Holtwood, PA, 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. John is also survived by four siblings, Lougene Stevens of Ironville, PA, Barbara Kuhns of Columbia, PA, Sharon Strausbaugh of Silver Springs, MD and Alyce Brown of Columbia, PA.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by one grandson, Justin Brown, and five siblings, Melvin Brown, Beatrice Siltzer, Edwin Brown, Robert Brown and Donald Brown.
Services are private and at the convenience of the family.
The family has entrusted John’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
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