Mary Brown Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mary F. Brown (nee Starkey), age 83, of North Ridgeville, died Tuesday at the Elyria United Methodist Village, Elyria, following a long illness. She was born in Nelsonville, OH and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1960. She also had lived in Elyria. Mrs. Brown enjoyed camping, crafts and making quilts. She was a member of the Black River Trail Blazers, the Richland Rascals and the National Campers and Hikers Association. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Paul G. Brown; son, Paul F. Brown, of North Ridgeville; daughters, Carolyn ( William ) Green, of Elyria and Roseanna Parsons, of Springfield, OH; 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Lynn Brown, grandchildren, Michael Paul Burson and Deanna E. Edgar-Hernandez; her parents, Enos and Blanche (nee Love) Starkey; brothers, Earl, Cecil and Ralph Starkey; sisters, Bertha Long and Annabelle Porter. Friends may call Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville; where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Reverend C. Michael Gibson, pastor of Fields United Methodist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elyria United Methodist Village, 807 West Ave., Elyria , OH 44035 or donor's choice.