OBIT: Robert Bruce BROWN, 2006, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA
  
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  BROWN, Robert Bruce 02/09/2006 The New Republic 
  January 10, 1936 February 6, 2006 
  
  Robert Bruce Brown, 70, of Meyersdale, went home to be with his Lord on Monday,
  February 6, 2006. He closed his eyes to earthly things and opened them to the
  glory and splendor of heavenly life.  Born January 10, 1936, in Sand Patch,
  he was a son of the late Franklin R. and Edna M. (Mishler) Brown. He was
  preceded in death by his infant brother, Charles; and sisters: Ida Mae Snyder
  and Betty Jane Gaughan. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shelby
  (Pletcher) Brown, and these children: Douglas, husband of Christine Brown;
  Allison Hill, all of Meyersdale; Nancy Brown of Somerset; Janet Ickes of
  Harrisburg; and Caroline, wife of Joseph Penick of Frostburg, Md. He is also
  survived by these grandchildren: Robbie Brown, Chuck, Amanda, and Darren Ickes,
  Gabriel and Stephanie Penick, Robert and Christopher Brown, and Kara and Gregory
  Herring; also survived by sisters: Ruth, wife of Fred Romesburg of Meyersdale;
  and Nettie Brown of Somerset; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  
  Robert was retired from Sperry Well Drilling and loved gardening, animals, and
  blowing his Ram's horn. He spent many hours at his church, Glade City Church of
  God. He loved the Lord and his church. This was his greatest passion in life. 
  Friends were received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the M. Ray
  Leckemby Funeral Home and from 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday, time of service at the
  Glade City Church of God with Rev. Bill Durstine officiating. Interment was in
  the White Oak Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glade City
  Church of God or the Brown family.