Robert O. Brown

Robert O. Brown, Jr., 84, was called to heaven on January 13, 2024. He was born in Akron to Robert O. Brown, Sr. and Margaret (Marhevsky) Brown. Left on earth to honor his memory include his wife, Dorothy “Dottie”, son, Tim (Heidi); daughters Kimberly, Kelly (Max), and Erin (Jeff); sisters, Patricia Callahan, Anne Marie Brown-Wood, Margaret Kaverman, and Mary Sandor; grandchildren, Katelin, Alison, Colin, Gavin, Michael and Emma, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Robert was a graduate of St. Mary High School and a faithful member of St. Vincent Church.

Affectionately known to most as “Bob Brown”, our dad was one of a kind. He had a big heart and a big personality. He loved polka music, supporting our local sports teams and he loved a good bargain. In his earlier days, you could find him at a bowling alley and playing horseshoes or cornhole. He loved to dance, he loved singing hymns and he enjoyed attending our annual family reunions. Above all, he was a loving, honest, and selfless man with a big heart. Rich in his faith, he found comfort in the Lord and believed strongly in the power of prayer. He started each day with his list of intentions, with his family always at the top of the list. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” was his life’s motto. He never held a grudge, he was always forgiving and he failed to see bad in people. He gave everyone the benefit of the doubt and refused to give up on anyone.

After retiring from 25 years of service as a salesman at Tasty Pure Foods, Bob spent his time focused on his family. Loving and devoted to his wife Dottie of 57 years, Bob worked tirelessly to be a good husband. He did the cooking and the shopping and was a wonderful provider and friend. He was a wonderful father. He loved chatting about our day and he never stopped worrying about us. He took great pride in being a grandfather and enjoyed hearing about his grandchildren’s accomplishments. He attended their sporting events when he was able and was always on time sending a birthday card. His birthday phone calls were a hit and always included a personalized rendition of “Happy Birthday”.

Over the last few months, Bob demonstrated much strength, courage, and perseverance. He worked very hard to overcome his daily challenges. He battled until the end and never gave up hope. Every day was a new day and every day was a day closer to getting better he thought. While that day never came, he never wavered. He stayed himself to the end and we couldn’t be more proud of him. He continued to lift us in prayer, make us smile with a phone call, make us laugh with a joke, and still took care of others. He always remained “Bob Brown” and that is how he will be remembered.

Calling hours will be on Friday, January 19th from 4-6 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant Street). Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 20th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Catholic Church.