Albert L. “Skip” Brown, III, 77, of Renfrew, PA, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Butler Memorial Hospital.
He was born on March 15, 1948, in Butler, PA, to the late Albert L. Brown, Jr., and Jean C. (Emery) Brown.
Al graduated from Butler High School in 1966. He then went on to enlist in the United States Army, serving in the Military Police Force, eventually reaching the rank of Seargent. Al then worked for the Pennsylvania State Police as a State Trooper, until retiring as a Lieutenant and Station Commander on March 16, 2001. He was a longtime member of Summit Presbyterian Church; as well as the Fraternal Order of Police – Brady Paul Lodge; the American Legion – Lyndora; and the Association of Pennsylvania State Retired Troopers. Al also spent 24 years serving with the Butler Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. He very much enjoyed golfing, fishing, and proudly bragging about his lovely children and grandchildren. He was always quick to show pictures to everybody he came across, friends and strangers alike.
Al is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Idelle A. (Rosenberg) Brown, whom he married on November 22, 1972; his son, Jason (Kelly) Brown; his daughter, Erin (Dan) Wilkinson; his grandchildren, Ella Brown, Ali Brown, Emery Brown, Max Wilkinson, and Remi Wilkinson; his brother, Gary Brown; his sister Jeannie (George) Cassioli; his brother-in-laws, Alan Rosenberg and David Rosenberg; as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, and countless golf buddies.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in Al’s memory to the Butler Memorial Hospital Foundation (and directed to the Auxiliary Program), One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001, www.independence.health\giving\butler-memorial-hospital-foundation .
Family and Friends will be received from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001.
A Fraternal Order of Police Service will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001, immediately followed by a Funeral Service with Reverend David Perry, of Summit Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Interment will take place at B’nai Abraham Cemetery.
All who knew Al are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.