Gary W. Brown

Gary W. Brown, 73, of 5847 Beechwood Rd., Emporium died at Elk Haven Nursing Home, St. Marys on Sunday (October 20, 2013) morning.

He was born January 25, 1940 in Ridgway, PA a son of the late Guy A. "Bill" and Lois Gibbs Brown.

On November 30, 1957 in Brookville, PA he married Judith Pendleton Brown, who survives.

He attended Cameron County High School. He was the owner of B&B Tool and Die until he retired. Currently, he owned Lake Clear Creek Deer and Fish Farm. Gary also served as a deputy for the PA Fish and Game Commission for 30 years and was a member of the PA Deer Association. Gary was an avid hunter, fisherman and Steelers fan.

Surviving

In addition to his wife Judith Pendleton Brown

Son: James "Jim" Brown, Emporium

Daughter: Tracy Brown Steffer, Emporium

Daughter: Wendy and her husband Ken Chu, Fenton, MI

Daughter: Stacy Vogwell and her husband Jerry, Schnecksville, PA

6 Grandchildren: Susan and Bobby Steffer, Anthony, Jamie Gerg, Mason & Austin Vogwell

3 Great Grandchildren: Rileigh, McKenna Calabrese & Rileigh Roesch

Sister: Mary "Sis" Burton, Salem, VA

Sister: Peggy Schneider and husband Carl "Spike", Ridgway

Brother: Barry Brown and his wife Donna, Emporium

Half-brother: William "Bill" Brown, Cory, PA

Preceded in Death By

Parents: Guy A. "Bill" and Lois Gibbs Brown

2 Sisters: Anna Reid and in infancy Jeanette Brown

Visitation will be at the Barnett Funeral Home, 207 E. Fourth Street, Emporium on Wednesday (October 23, 2013) from 2:00-4:00 PM, followed by the Funeral & Committal Services at 4 PM with Father Matt Ryan, Rector, officiating.

Burial will be in the Brown Family Farm, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Cameron Unit, P.O. Box 62, 135 W. Fourth St., Emporium, PA 15834

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.