Richard E. Brown

BROWN- Richard E. "Dick", 79, Johnstown. Passed away July 1, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center. Born February 6, 1947 in Johnstown. Son of Arthur Sr. and Anna Jane (Gray) Brown. Preceded in death by parents, granddaughters Anna Elizabeth and Grace Victoria Alt, sister Evelyn Fitz, and brothers Arthur Jr. and Walter. Survived by wife of 57 years, Margaret "Peggy" (Gossard); daughter, Sheri Alt (John); son Kevin; grandchildren, Katelyn Brown, Nicholas, Samuel and Luke Alt; and siblings, Robert, Judy Barnes and Barbara Rosa. Member of Ferndale United Methodist Church. He was an avid Steelers and Penn State fan. Also, a former Boy Scout Leader and baseball coach in Ferndale. Dick was a USMC veteran of the Vietnam Era and member of DAV. Formerly employed by Bethlehem Steel Corp. prior to retiring from Johnstown Specialty Casting as a crane operator. Friends will be received Sunday from 1:00 until time of funeral service at 2:00 at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave. Pastor Sarah Adkins, officiating. To honor Richard’s memory, memorial contributions may be made to Ferndale United Methodist Church

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