Sandra Ilene “Sandy” Brown, 76, of Mifflintown, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at her home.
Born on May 25, 1950 in Lewistown, Mifflin County, she is a daughter of the late Marlin D. and Shirley M. (Kirk) Stitt. On March 22, 1989, she married her surviving husband, David Ray Brown, with whom she was blessed to share over 37 years of marriage before her passing.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her step-children, David Brown and wife Dianne of Mifflintown, and Dana Swartwood and husband Cliff of Oakland Mills; step-grandchildren, Zachary Brown, Ryan Swartwood and wife Racheal, and Tyler Brown and wife Jordan; step-great grandchildren, Evelyn and Lydia Swartwood, and Logan Brown.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Stitt, making her the last of her generation.
Sandy was a 1968 graduate of Tuscarora Valley High School in Port Royal [last class to graduate from the school] and completed a program at the Maryland Medical Secretarial School in Hagerstown, MD.
She retired from Kardex Systems of Lewistown and had previously been employed by Phillips Ultrasound of Reedsville and Daily Express of Carlisle.
Her memberships included the Lost Creek Presbyterian Church, Friends of the Juniata County Library, Walker Grange #786, American Folks Musician Association, and the Central PA Callers Association.
She had many hobbies to keep her busy, including eating out, traveling, shopping, going to flea markets, attending yard sales, diamond art, reading, tending to her many flower gardens, collecting angels, and square dancing. Sandy loved to crochet and knit, while always making sure her family and friends were well stocked with dish cloths, towels, scrubbies, scarves, and blankets. She made sure each family member also always received a card for birthdays and each holiday.
Her favorite time was spending time with her family, especially making sure there was plenty of shrimp and meatballs for the annual Christmas evening gathering.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 111 Westfall St., McAlisterville with the Rev. Graham Fowler officiating. Interment will follow at Lost Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, McAlisterville.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral services at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Sandy asks that you respect and reflect kindness to everyone. If memorial contributions in Mrs. Brown’s memory are desired, please send to Lost Creek Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 91, McAlisterville, PA 17049.
Contributed by rkohler3 on 9/9/26 - Image Year: 1968
Row 1 (l to r): R Taylor, N Towsey, M Wagner, D Holderman, J Ansell, S Stitt, J Stimmel, L Smith, G Zook Row 2: G Brubaker, T Lyter, G Runk, E Love, J Slemons, M Moyer, H Noss, B Henry, K Fogleman, S Noss, D Rice Row 3: R Gilson, C Hower, P Kint, M L Lee, D Hughey, B Hockenberry, B Vawn, T Boone, H Kennedy, K Boone, J Kohler Row 4: D Gloss, G Wilson, M Hosler, C Rice, R Junk, M L Wharton, D Burdge, F Shoop, S Palm, J Summers, L Beaston
