Sara M. Brown
Sara M. Brown, age 96, Oakmont, Pennsylvania passed on Sunday, January 24, 2016.
She was born in Monesson, Pa., the daughter of Charles J. Brown and Emma (French) Brown.
Sara graduated from Charleroi High School and became an a c c o m p l i s h e d businesswoman.
She worked in Wholesale Food Distribution for 44 years, most of those years at Fox Grocery in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania.
After retirement, she enjoyed many annual reunions with the Fox Grocery women retirees.
Sara was a lifelong learner and took classes on many topics including painting, pottery, astronomy, and writing.
She was an adventurous world traveler who wanted to learn about and experience first hand many different cultures and wonders of nature. Her travels on every continent included trips to the Khyber Pass on the Silk Road, China, Australia, Macchu Picchu, Antarctica, Galapagos, Russia, Tanzania, Egypt, Alaska, Western and Eastern Europe, and across the United States. Sara followed the trail of Lewis and Clark and went on safari in Africa.
She loved being out in nature, especially hiking to see birds and wildflowers in the spring throughout Pennsylvania.
A much beloved Aunt Sally and great aunt and friend, she shared her sense of fun and adventure with her family and friends.
She was an inspiration to all.
Sara was predeceased by her parents; her siblings, Charles J. Brown, Beverly B. Souply, and Elsie J. Rippel; and great nephew, Eric Rippel.
She is survived by nephews: Chuck Brown, Dick Brown, Gary Souply Mark Souply, Bruce Souply, Larry Rippel, Dean Rippel, and Patty Rippel; nieces, great nephews, great nieces.
She wished to thank Larry, Mary Pat. Elena, and Julia for their care of her in her final years, and Patty for her special visits.
The family is grateful for the compassionate care she received from the staff at Presbyterian Senior Care Westminster Place and The Willows.
In lieu of other tokens of sympathy, contributions may be sent to the Western P e n n s y l v a n i a C o n s e r v a n c y, 800 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or the National Aviary, 700 Arch Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
A Memorial Luncheon will be held instead of a viewing in Oakmont on SATURDAY, January 30th, 2016 from 12:00 to 2:00 at HOFFSTOT’S CAFE, 533 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, Pa. Contact Larry Rippel at 412.682.5542 to RSVP by Thursday, January 28th, to receive details on the Luncheon.
Arrangements are entrusted to ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME &Amp; C R E M A T I O N SERVICES INC., 378 Maryland Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139. (412.828.6565).
Online condolences may be made at www.englishfuneralhome.com