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Donald R. Brown, age 95, of North East, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024. He was born in Erie on July 8, 1928, son of the late William and Ruth Brown. Don was a veteran of the US Navy, serving for two years during WWII. He worked at Penelec for 40 years. Following his retirement in 1989, he moved to Port Charlotte, FL., where he volunteered at a hospital. He spent many years working with Alzheimer's respite groups and feeding the homeless. He was a caretaker at the Zion church building, and a member of the Lion's Club and the Scottish Rite Masons. Don is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Arlene Brown; son, Dean; stepchildren: Becky, Ginny, Matt, Andy, Diane, Ruelle, Karla, Bill...

Cole Piper, 74, died Thursday, August 26 in Chautauqua, New York. Cole shared his warmth, generosity, wisdom, and easy laughter with everyone he met and treated all people with kindness. He lived a wonderful life?he was an extraordinary husband and father, and he leaves a legacy of leadership and love. Born in 1946 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Cole moved to Tennessee to attend Maryville College. It was a formative choice. He planted deep Tennessee roots, and he remained devoted to his alma mater for the rest of his days, most recently serving as the College's Board Chair. Cole's life-long passion for history took him back to Pennsylvania for a few years after college to teach high...