Eleanor L. Brown

Eleanor L. Brown, 89, died on August 11, 2011 at Autumn Hills Care Center. She was born on March 8, 1922 to Victor and Clara(Switzer) Logan. A long time Kinsman resident, Mrs. Brown owned and restored the Octagon House in Kinsman that was the boyhood home of Clarence Darrow. Mrs. Brown served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She retired from Winkle Electric in Youngstown, Ohio, where she worked as a secretary. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Kinsman United Methodist Church, Gustavus U & I Club, Kinsman Tourist Club, and Kinsman Historical Society. She enjoyed local history and was dedicated to promoting the life and legacy of Clarence Darrow. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her son, Alexander "Lex" Brown; her sisters, Alice Blaemire and Patricia Jeffers; and her brothers, John and Victor Logan. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy (Charles) Phillipson of Liberty Twp., Ohio and Barbara Rosenblum of Howland, Ohio; her daughter-in-law, Vicki Fonner of Kinsman, Ohio; her sister, Lucille Cole of Williamsfield, Ohio; her grandchildren, Patricia "Tappy" Christy, Carrie Barringer, Joe Rosenblum, Rebecca Rosenblum, Rachel Rosenblum, Nicole Brown, and Marissa Brown; an 4 great grandchildren. Services will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Kinsman United Methodist Church, 8362 Main Street, Kinsman, Ohio. Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 15, 2011 from 6-8 PM at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main Street, Kinsman. Burial will take place in Gustuvas Cemetery, Gustavus Twp., Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kinsman United Methodist Church, 8362 Main Street, Kinsman, Ohio 44428. Guestbook available at baumgardnerfuneralhome.com.

Service Information

Cemetery

Gustavus Cemetery
St. Rt. 193
Gustavus Township OH 44417

Visitation

Monday, August 15 2011
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Kinsman
8569 Main St. P.O. Box 285
Kinsman OH 44428

Service

Tuesday, August 16 2011
11:00 AM

Kinsman United Methodist Church

Kinsman OH