Anthony “Tony” M. Brown, 53, born in Washington, D.C. on May 14, 1971, and most recently lived in Connellsville, PA, died suddenly on August 24, 2024 after a very short illness at Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA.
Tony was raised in Maryland, and was a lover of all types of music, movies, comedy, and sports, specifically Maryland teams and wrestling. Tony was a loving, caring, and gentle giant that touched so many lives and was loved by all that he met.
Tony was a long time employee of TeleTech Verizon in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his parents, Theresa (Ouellette) Merkle (Robert) of Waldorf, MD, and Ralph Brown of Uniontown; six daughters, Ashlei Brown of Republic, Tatiana Brown of Perryopolis, Felicia Brown of Blairsville, Danielle Hoyt (Jeffrey) of Smithfield, Presley Carter of Uniontown, and Halie Carter of Republic; two sons, Lucus and Cole Pritts, both of Connellsville; a sister, Dawn Shue of Waldorf, MD; six grandchildren; a fiancée, Leslie Pritts; former spouse and friend, Julie Takach; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Donna and George Dextras.
Per Tony’s wishes, a private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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