Obituaries
March 2, 2022

Audrey L. Rummell – Brownsville

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Audrey L. Rummell, 90, of Brownsville, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. She was born on April 13, 1931, in Brownsville, daughter of the late Raymond and Ellen Sheets Neel. Audrey was a member of the South Brownsville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and a former member of the Roscoe American Legion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Rummell Jr.; son, Lance Rummell; and two brothers, Raymond Donald Neel and Nelson Neel. Audrey is survived by her son, Tracy L. Rummell and his wife Colleen of Brownsville; her beloved grandson, Brennan Rummell and girlfriend Rachel Bohna of Brownsville; daughter-in-law, Sandy Rummell of Brownsville; and a special niece, Arleen Ptak and her husband Frank and family. She is also survived by Alexandra, Katie, Ricky, Patrick, Braden and Ella, whom Audrey considered her grandchildren; two cats, Pokey and Dusty; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, when a funeral service will be held with Pastor Rodney Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park. www.skirpanfuneralhome.com.

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