Gary Thomas Brown Sr.

Gary T. “Bear” Brown Sr., 59, of Beaver Falls, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at his home.

Born November 10, 1967, in New Brighton, he was the son of Geraldine (Kalcevic) and the late Thomas J. Brown. He was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School, where he excelled at baseball. Bear was a member of the New Brighton United Croatian Club, and American Legion Post 19. He enjoyed playing pool, cornhole, horseshoes, and watching ESPN. He loved people, especially his family, and never forgot a face.

Surviving Gary is his mother Geraldine Brown, children, Gary Brown Jr. (Bri Cobb), Kylie (Alex) Kubatka, and Sydney Brown (Joe Palavros), grandson, Brayden Busch, aunts, Mary Ann Hertzog, Josephine (Richard) Hewitt, Frances (Chris) Stiefel, and Erica (Tom) Klebish, his dog, Zues, and many more beloved family members.

Along with his father he was predeceased by his uncle, Fred Hertzog and Nick Mulig.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 12, at 1pm, in the New Brighton United Croatian Club, 820 3rd Avenue, New Brighton.