Orville J. Brown
May 11, 1967 - April 25, 2018
Orville J. Brown, 50, of Bellefonte, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home. Born May 11, 1967 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late James O. and Barbara A. (Anderson) Brown. He and his wife, the former Karen Thomas, would have celebrated 19 years of marriage on June 26, 2018. Orville was a 1986 graduate of Media Providence Friends School, Media. He was previously employed as a florist in Broomall, PA, and later as a unit secretary at Bryn Mawr Hospital and currently at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College. A dedicated father and husband, Orville served in scouts for ten years, first as Cub Scout Den Leader for packs 35 and 330, and currently as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 34. He was an avid gardener who also enjoyed woodworking and especially spending time with his family. Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a son, William Scott Marcus Brown at home; and extended chosen family. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Faith United Methodist Church, 512 Hughes St., Bellefonte, with Rev. David Carter and Elder Scott Rhodewalt co-officiating. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, at the church. The family will provide the flowers and suggest memorial contributions to Boy Scout Troop 34 to assist scouts in need. Donations can be sent to Troop 34 at Faith United Methodist Church, 512 Hughes Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Arrangements have been entrusted to the McCarty-Thomas Funeral Home, Hughesville. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.mccartythomas.com.
Orville J. Brown, 50, of Bellefonte, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home. Born May 11, 1967 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late James O. and Barbara A. (Anderson) Brown. He and his wife, the former Karen Thomas, would have celebrated... View Obituary & Service Information