Kathleen Brown, 82, formerly of Hermitage, passed away Sunday evening, June 1, 2025, in Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care Community, Pittsburgh, PA.

Mrs. Brown was born on February 18, 1943, in Sharon, the daughter of the late Edward and Anne (Mehalko) Winslow, Sr. A graduate of Sharon High School, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, and a Master's Degree from Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA.

She spent her career working as a reading specialist and teacher in the Sharon School District, retiring with more than 30 years of service. Her love for reading was reflected in her commitment to the Community Library of the Shenango Valley, where she volunteered for many years.

Her husband of 32 years, William "Punk" Brown, whom she married on December 13, 1975, passed away on October 2, 2008. Together, they shared many vacations traveling extensively within the United States and internationally.

Kathleen also enjoyed cooking, gardening, needlepoint, and walking in Buhl Park, especially with her late dog, Jasper.

Kathleen's family would like to thank all of the caregivers who assisted her.

She is survived by four brothers, Edward Winslow Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Hermitage, Lawrence Winslow, of London, OH, Thomas Winslow, of Lakeland, FL, and Gary Winslow and his wife, Alice Bernat, of Syracuse, NY. Kathleen had numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Community Library of the Shenango Valley, 11 N. Sharpsville Ave., Sharon, PA 16146.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Monday (06/09/2025) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday (06/10/2025) in the Chapel of St. Rose Cemetery, 779 Dutch Lane, Hermitage.

Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.