Robert H. Brown, Sr.

Robert H. Brown, Sr., 81, of Penn Yan, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18, 2026 at home.

He was born in Penn Yan, NY on May 8, 1945, the son of Harry and Dorothy (Moran) Brown. Bob graduated from Penn Yan Academy with the Class of 1963, and served with the US Army in Okinawa from 1965-1967. He married his wife Jean on November 23, 1968 in Dresden United Methodist Church.

Bob worked as a machinist at American Can Company in Geneva for 20 years and later at Mercury Aircraft for 19 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Lodge #2030.

He was predeceased by his father, Harry Brown in 1980, mother, Dorothy (Moran) Brown in 1999; sister, Janice Palace in 2023; and brother, William Brown in 2025.

Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean (Hey) Brown; daughter, Karen (Joseph) Pimm of Canandaigua, NY; son, Robert (Lynn) Brown, Jr. of Branchport, NY; sister, Carol (Alfred) Meyers of Arlington, TX; brother, James Brown of Branchport; two grandchildren, Morgan (Jake) Landuyt of Dexter, MI and Ryan (Ally Krevolin) Pimm of Allentown, PA; and by several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 10:00-11:30 am at Townsend-Wood & Zinger Funeral Home, 201 E. Elm St., Penn Yan, NY with a memorial service to follow at 11:30 am. Burial with military honors will be in Lakeview Cemetery.