Mary Jane (Macek) Brown, 65 of Girard, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 at her home following a courageous three year battle with cancer.
 She was born July 17, 1952 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Karabinos) Macek, Sr.
 Mary Jane graduated from Bishop Canevin High School in Pittsburgh in 1970. While a student there she was voted as Homecoming Queen. Following high school she began her undergraduate studies at West Virginia University, later transferring to Edinboro University where she graduated with a degree in Social Work. She worked at Hamot Medical Center (now UPMC Hamot), for 40 years in Medical/Social work and later Case Manager, until her recent illness.
 She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Girard; assisted the Diversion Committee locally and loved flower and vegetable gardening.
 In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, John W.”Bud” Macek Jr.
 She will be greatly missed by her family, which include her husband, Gary L. Brown of Girard, her son, Matthew C. Brown of Girard; two brothers, James M. Macek (Mary Ann) and Richard T. Macek (Marion) all of Pittsburgh also several nieces and nephews,
 Friends may call on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Edder Funeral Home, Inc., 309 Main St. East, Girard and are invited to attend a Prayer Service there on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. William Miller officiating.
 Memorials may be made to the Regional Cancer Center, 2500 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16505
 To send condolences visit edderfuneralhome.com

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