Robert L. Brown

October 1, 1944 to March 20, 2020

Robert L. “Bob” Brown, 75, formerly a longtime resident of New Castle and Ellwood City, passed away Friday afternoon, March 20, 2020, in Heritage Valley Medical Center, Beaver. He was born October 1, 1944, in Ellwood City, a son of the late Emma Palm, and was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City.

For many years, Bob was employed by B&W Welding and Fitting and B&W Steel Mill in Koppel, and later worked as a truck driver for the Sharon Metal Fence Company. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and loved spending time with family and his three dogs.

His wife, the former Virginia “Jean” Roginski, preceded him in death in 2008.

He is survived a daughter, Bobbi Jean Brown, of Chippewa Twp; a step daughter, Debra Magee, of New Castle; and a step son, David (Lisa) Magee, of Pulaski; and a granddaughter, Katie Magee.

In addition to his wife and mother, Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Hogue.

Funeral services will be held privately. Arrangements are by the McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory. There will be a graveside blessing at St. Mary Cemetery officiated by Deacon Matthew Hawkins of Holy Spirit Parish.