Harold Brown, MD

Harold Tway Brown, MD, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at the Lanfair Center in Lancaster. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Harold graduated Cum Laude in 1954 from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his psychiatric residency in 1968 and then became the first director of the Fairfield Mental Health Clinic. Harold actively practiced medicine until his retirement in 2010. He enjoyed Civil War reenactments, backpacking, and working on his properties.

Harold is survived by his children, Kaiya Tway, Lee (Lenny) Von Ins, and Paul (Karen) Brown; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Faye Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Patty Brown; parents, Harl and Vonna Brown; and his brother and sisters.

Caring Cremation® has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations can be made in Harold’s honor to the FairHoPe Hospice located at 282 Sells Road in Lancaster. To send an online condolence, or , please visit www.funeralhome.com.