Mary L. Brown

Mary L. Brown, 81, of Friedensburg, passed away Sunday, July 14th, at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Pine Grove on January 21, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Ruth I. (Hughes) and John C. Hikes.

Mary was the widow of Richard L. Brown, who passed away in April of 2023.

She was a member of St. John's Reformed Church, Friedensburg.

Mary is survived by two daughters: Marie, wife of  Ned Laubenstine, of Friedensburg,Jennifer, wife of William Hudson, of Schuylkill Haven; grandchildren: Jeffrey and Caleb Hudson, Tara Laubenstine, and Amy Laubenstine, fiancée of Wilie Streisel. She is also survived by sister in law, Nadine Brown; and nieces and nephews: Steve, Marty, Mark, Mike, David, Lori, Darren, and Ronald who she helped raise.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mary is preceded in death by son, Jeffrey Brown; brothers: John, George, Glenn, Donald, Robert, and Dennis; and niece, Liz Clark.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 19th at St. John's Reformed Church, Friedensburg with Rev. Matt Kenitzer and Rev. Jonathan Hikes officiating. A viewing will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services.

At the family's request, memorial donations may be forwarded to St. John's Reformed Church, 17 Chestnut Street Friedensburg, PA 17933.