Barbara Brown Obituary
We announce the death of Barbara Brown (Oxford, Pennsylvania), who passed away on June 5, 2026, at the age of 86. Barbara will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard A. McClatchy and Gertrude McClatchy; her spouse Lee Joseph Brown; and her brothers, Richard, James, Paul and Thomas McClatchy.
She is survived by: her children, Dennis M. (Lisa), Donna M. Gronwaldt (Eric), Kenneth M. (Patricia), Daniel A. (Alyson), Karen M. Balch (Thomas) and Scot P. (Jeffrey); her grandchildren, Melissa Cardile (Michael), Heather Roberts (Thomas), Emily, Lacie, Olivia, Megan Jeong (HeeYoung), Amanda Gronwaldt, Sarah Apostolico (Anthony), Jacob Gronwaldt, Kathleen, Kenneth, Grace, Courtney, Austin, McKenna, Lucas Balch, Chandler Balch and Nicholas Balch; her great grandchildren, Landon, Caroline, Jeremiah, Aubrey and Wylder; her sister Patricia "Penny" Gaynor; and her sister-in-law Yvonne McClatchy. She is also survived by her husband, children, extended family, friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Missionaries of Charity (https://missionariesofcharity.org) or, in a spirit Barbara would have deeply appreciated, offering your time in service at one of Mother Teresa's homes or another place where those most in need are cared for.
