It is with the heaviest of heart that I tell you of the passing of Ted Brown yesterday. A friend of his posted on his page that recently Ted and Marilyn’s daughter suddenly died as well. Please pray for Marilyn and her family as this has to be a heavy burden for her to lose both husband and a daughter. May they both rest in eternal peace and may Marilyn through the help of friends, family and prayers find the strength to carry on. My heart just aches for her. 😥💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻😢an>

Ted was so excited about coming to the reunion that he was one of the first people to send in his money and he paid in full. Truth be told, Ted was one of two people who could not attend the 2018 reunion due to health issues that I felt compelled to do this one more time for them. I am so sad about this but I believe because of my faith in God that Ted will be there with us in spirit.

Here is the obituary:

Theodore “Ted” R. Brown, Jr., 74, of York died November 25, 2023 at UPMC-Memorial. He was the husband of Marilyn R. (Nappi) Brown. They were married for 53 years.

Born January 6, 1949 in Ossining, NY, he was the son of the late Pearl A. (Moshier) and Theodore R. Brown, Sr.

Ted served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. He was stationed off the coast of Libya on a Naval Battle Cruiser.

Ted retired after 38 years of employment from Campbell Chain as a flash welder.

He was a 1968 graduate of Peekskill High School, NY. He was a member of Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene-York City Campus. Ted was involved in many churches where he worked with the children, was a greeter, and served on the worship team. He was an avid Steelers fan and played on the softball team for Campbell Chain and the flag football team for MaiKai Tavern. He enjoyed doing word searches. Family was very important to Ted and he enjoyed spending time with them.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 2 daughters, Christine J. Deibert and Tiana J. Brown; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Skye M. Brown who died September 26, 2023.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene-York City Campus, 350 Chestnut Street, York, PA 17403. A viewing will be held from 9:00-10:00 at the church. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens with graveside military rites conducted by the York County Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Crispus Attucks, 605 South Duke Street, York, Pa 17401.

Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 East Market Street, York, PA 17403.