LaVern Brown was born on May 24, 1952 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Elsie Brown and Willie Bishop. She was summoned to claim her eternal reward on October 3, 2026 at East End Health and Rehab Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She attended Greater Johnstown Public Schools and graduated in 1972 from Greater Johnstown Vocational Technical High School. She attended Cambria Rowe Business School where she received Secretarial Training and earned an Associate of Arts Degree. She held various jobs around the Johnstown area. She was a baptized as a child at Bethel AME Church in Johnstown, PA. She was also active in the Youth Choir and served as the Executive Secretary to Rev. Randall Brown. Later in life she relocated to Pittsburgh, PA where she became an active member of the I.W. Abel Community helping her neighbors when she could. She loved to shop at Thrift Stores and Crochet, she was an expert seamstress. She was a former member of Mecca Temple #294 Daughters of the Elks. She leaves to cherish her memory 2 sons: Dr. Eric L. Brown, Phenix City, AL; Corey M. Brown, Pittsburgh, PA; two grandchildren: Justin Bailey, Philadelphia, PA and Jordyn Brown, Columbus, OH, a sister Carol (Ronald) Williams, Pittsburgh, PA; 2 brothers Timothy Brown, Fredericksburg, VA and Michael A. (Tank) Brown, Cedar Hill, TX; 2 nieces Melissa Brown, Pittsburgh, PA; Regina Brown, Fredericksburg, VA; 2 nephews Timothy Brown, Jr. Bayone, NJ; Tremaine (Carter) Brown, Reston, VA. A host of great nieces and nephews and friends.

At LaVern’s request there will be no public viewing and the interment will be held at the convenience of the family. The Aldrich Funeral in Pittsburgh, PA is handling the arrangements.