Evelyn J. Brown

Evelyn J. Brown September 28, 1925 ~ July 16, 2012 Evelyn J. Brown, 86, of Penn Line, Conneaut Township, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012, at Rolling Fields in Conneautville, where she had resided for the last eleven years, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She had previously lived in Ft, Lauderdale, Florida for 25 years. Born September 28, 1925 in Morann, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Mike and Mary Sefchick Chabola. She married Donald James Brown in 1945. Together they Tee three sons; he preceded her in death in August of 1951, She married Stephen D. Brown on September 21, 1952 at St. Peter's Church in Conneautville. Together they had one daughter; he preceded her in death on December 8, 1996. Evelyn and her family owned and operated Penn Line Garden and Bowling Lanes from 1946 until 1971. She also was a hairdresser and worked out of her home in Penn Line. She was a member of St. Philip's Church in Linesville and was a former member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She was very active in parish functions and Friday night Bingo at St. Helens in Tamarac, Florida. She was a former member of the ladies auxiliary at the Linesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7842. Evelyn was an avid bowler. She was well known for her optimistic personality, her fun loving nature and her sense of humor. Survivors include three sons, D. James Brown and his wife, Mary, of Conneaut Lake, Raymond T. Brown and his wife, Carol, of Penn Line, and David E. Brown, of Penn Line; a daughter, Rebecca A. Eckstrom, of Davenport, Florida; six grandchildren, Pete Brown and his wife, Nikki, of Columbia, South Carolina, Adam Brown and his wife, Abby, of Chicago, Illinois, Ray Brown Jr. and his wife, Amy, of Spring Lake, North Carolina, Robert Brown and his wife, Rhonda, of Linesville, Amber Hill and her husband, Andy, of Andover, Ohio and Morgan Brown of Jefferson, Ohio; six great-grandchildren, Aaron Brown, Audra Brown, Riley and Jackson Brown, Alyssa and Ashton Brown; brother Joseph Chabola and his wife, June, of Venice, California; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Annabelle Scheppelmian and Helene Brown, and two brothers, John and Tom Chabola, Calling hours will be private at the convenience of the family. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Philip Roman Catholic Church, 401 S, Mercer St., Linesville, with Father Dennis Veltri, pastor, as celebrant, Burial will be in St. Philip Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions may be made in Evelyn's name to Rolling Fields, for the promotion of the Eden Alternative, at 9108 State Hwy 198, Conneautville, Pa 16406, Arrangements are under the direction of Royal-Coleman Funeral Home, 6028 U.S. Highway 6, Linesville,