Obituaries
April 21, 2019

Dr. C. Robert Brown – Elizabeth

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Dr. C. Robert Brown, 89, of Elizabeth, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born July 19, 1929, in Elizabeth, and was the son of the late Homer R. and Marjorie A. Thompson Brown. Dr. Brown was a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a retired physician and operated his family practice in Elizabeth for many years. He is survived by his wife, Marcia Diehl Brown; daughter, Melinda D. Brown of Elizabeth; sons, William M. Brown of Brookline and Robert C. Brown and Dr. Charles R. (Julie) Brown of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Isaac T., Silas C. and Linus R. Brown; brother, William R. Brown of Elizabeth Township; and nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC. 6028 Smithfield St., Boston, Elizabeth Township, 412-751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019, with the Rev. Jack Piper, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 317 S. Second Ave., Elizabeth PA  15037. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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