Dennis J. Brown, 83, lifelong resident of Geneva, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on November 24, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
He was born September 19, 1942, in Geneva to the late Harry and Ila (Marlett) Brown and graduated from Geneva High School and Lakeland Community College Basic Police Academy.
On July 31, 1963, Dennis married Gayle Cathan and together they were blessed with 60 years of love and memories. From 1963 to 1966, Dennis served his country as an Air Policeman in the U.S. Air Force before his honorable discharge.
After his military service, Dennis returned home and began a long career in local law enforcement working as a policeman for the Geneva Police Department retiring with the rank of Sergent. He also worked as the Ashtabula County Juvenile Court Surveillance Officer, the Director of the Geneva Senior Center, was a Geneva City Councilman and a Geneva Township Trustee. Throughout his life, Dennis was dedicated to serving the residents of the town he was born in and loved until the day of his death.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Gayle M. (Cathan) Brown; sons, Timothy (Beth) Brown and Chad (Jennifer) Brown; grandchildren, Neil (Alexandra) Brown and Gabriel Brown; siblings, David (Carol) Brown and Janelle Cooper. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ila (Marlett) Brown.
A Funeral Service be held at 4:30PM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 3:00PM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004-2930 or online at www.hospicewr.org
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services of Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements.
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