Dennis Eugene Brown

May 22, 1941 - July 10, 2011

DENNIS EUGENE BROWN, 70, of Hovey Township, Parker, Pa. passed away Sunday evening (07-10-11) at Clarion Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Butler, Pa. on May 22, 1941, he was the son of the late John Malcolm and Lillian Elliott Brown. He attended the former Fairview Township-Karns City High School. He was protestant by faith. Dennis was a seventeen year veteran of the United States Marine Corps from which he was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant on Dec. 12, 1975. Serving two tours of service in Viet Nam, he earned multiple Purple Heart medals, National Defense Service Medal, the Viet Nam Service and Campaign Medals, as well as several additional Marine and Navy commendations. He was a member of the VFW Post 7073 and the American legion Post 598, both of Parker. Surviving are a step-daughter: the former Linda Huffman of North Carolina; three sisters and husbands: Sally (Larry) Seybert of Port Allegeheny, Sue Ellen (Dave) Thompson of Grove City, and Becky (Randy) Slaughenhoupt of Bruin; one brother and wife: Jon Barton (Marlene) Brown of Cabot; number of nieces and nephews. In addition to parents, he was preceded by a brother, Lawrence "Brownie" Brown. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Buzard Funeral Home in Parker. Funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 PM in the funeral home with Rev. Brent McMasters officiating. Burial private. VFW and American Legion Posts of Parker will conduct veteran services at 4:30 PM Wednesday in the funeral home.