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Martha Brownlee

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Martha Brownlee
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Martha Brownlee

Martha Brownlee, 87, of Washington, formerly of Avella, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, a daughter of the late James E. Thorne and Delores Schultz Thorne Miller.

The family later moved to Mason, W.Va., where she graduated in 1954 from Wahama High School.

Marty was a homemaker who loved to cook and bake. She was a 4H leader, a member of the Buffalo Homemakers group, and a member of the Grove United Presbyterian Church.

For many years she played in the famous “Grove Church Kitchen Band”, traveling around Washington County.

On February 14, 1955, she married Paul L. Brownlee Sr., who passed away June 22, 2005.

Surviving are her two sons, David (Lynne) Brownlee, and Mark (Dawn) Brownlee; her daughter, Lori (Ralph) Ferraro; her daughter-in-law, Krissie Brownlee; 10 grandchildren, Laura, Matthew (Melinda), Justin, Rebecca, Jessica (TJ), Josh (Dawn), Meghan (Matt), Samantha (Mark), Ashley (John) and Benjamin; and many great- grandchildren, whom she totally adored. Marty is also survived by her brother, Skip; and sisters, Chris and Connie.

Deceased, in addition to her husband, Paul, are son, Paul Brownlee; and brothers, Jack and James Thorne.

The family would like to thank Christen Perkins, who loved and provided such wonderful care to Marty over the last five years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Grove United Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Main Street, West Middletown, PA 15379.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 17, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, the place of service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 18.

Interment will follow in West Middletown Cemetery.

A guest book is available at www.NealFuneralHome.com

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