Joanne V. Brown

Joanne V. Brown, of Brookfield, OH passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2013 at her home. She was seventy-seven years old. Born on July 23, 1935 in Morgantown, WV, Joanne was the daughter of the late Paul and Florabelle (McCrobie) Hewitt. Following her graduation from high school she went on to marry her sweetheart Ronald A. Brown on September 3, 1955 and with him they would share more than fifty-three years of marriage and their five children. Mrs. Brown was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Howland where she had taught special classes on Sunday's. She loved her family and had enjoyed being a devoted Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma while spending time with them. She is survived by her two sons Robert Brown and his wife Felicia of Hubbard, OH and by Kenneth Brown and his wife Nancy of Kent, OH; three daughters Carrie Baker of Brookfield, OH, Kim Brant and her husband Randy of Hubbard, OH, and by Lori Johnson and her fiance Greg Hinchman of Kinsman, OH; ten grandchildren Shelby Dukes, Corey Baker, Joshua Brown, Deanna (Joe) Slifka, Adam (Jessica) Brant, Rachael Brant, Neal Brant, Alex Brown, Abby (EJ) Brannon, and Chelsea Johnson; five great-granchildren Aaron and Marlana Dukes, Isabella Slifka, Zoey and Brody Brannon; and by her eleven sisters. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband Ronald, her grandson Cody Johnson, great-granddaughter Sophia Slifka, and by her brother Paul Hewitt Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 13, 2013 beginning at 11:00AM at the First Baptist Church of Howland with Rev. Jerry Croyts officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the start of the services at the church. Entombment will follow in Crown Hill Burial Park Vienna, OH. Family & Friends can send condolences to www.lanefuneralhomes.com.