Browne

Barbara H. Browne, 71, of Butler, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at her residence after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born Feb. 20, 1951, in Grove City, and was the daughter of the late Robert Carl Manny and the late Gretta Critchlow Manny.

Barbara was a social member of East Butler Fireman’s Club. She was a member of the American Legion Post 117 in Butler and the Butler Elks Lodge 170.

She enjoyed crafts, painting and playing cards, but most of all she enjoyed helping people and being there for them.

Barbara attended St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church.

Her friends and family will remember her as a fun, loving, feisty and generous sweet soul. She had a tremendous love for her family and dear friends.

She is survived by one son, Matthew Browne and his wife, Lisa, of Butler; two daughters, Brandee McKain and her husband, Eric, of Butler, and Carla Green and her husband, Chris, of Butler; and six grandchildren, Hunter and Lily Green, Layla and Harlee McKain, and Shanny and Bailee Ward.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Browne, whom she married on Feb. 6, 1971, and who passed away on Jan. 20, 2010; and two brothers, Robert Manny and Ronald Manny.

BROWNE — As per her request, there will be no public visitation or funeral services for Barbara H. Browne, who died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.

Private burial will take place in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville.

Arrangements are under the direction of THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, Butler.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to Native American Heritage Association, P.O. Box 512, Rapid City, SD 57709.

Online condolences may be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

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