Maryann Brown

Maryann Brown, 77, of Girard, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Fairfax Inova Hospital in Virginia. Maryann was born June 9,1948 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Steve and Yolanda (Ragazzo) Demetruk and stepdaughter of Hugh Meek. Maryann retired reluctantly as a longtime phlebotomist in 2022 due to health issues, and had previously worked as a bartender at the former Kay Lanes bowling alley in Girard where she was also an avid bowler. She was a member of St Rose church in Girard. Maryann loved reading, collecting everything Wizard Of Oz, watching TV game shows, hosting pool parties, traveling, playing cards and going to the casino with her girlfriends, and cooking and teaching her granddaughters family recipes. Maryann is preceded in death (2022) by her husband and best friend Dave of 53 years, whom she married April 27, 1968. She leaves behind her sons, Jeffery (Janine) Brown of Chantilly, Virginia, Donny Brown of Girard, and Jason (Sara Jo) Brown of Brookfield; her beloved grandchildren, Gabriella, Hallie, Brysen and Braedyn; and extended family and many cherished friends who she loved and cared for deeply. Besides her husband and parents, Maryann is preceded in death by her beloved sister Carol (Demetruk) Desantis and brother Larry Demetruk. In respecting Maryann’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, any memorial contributions be made to: Animal Welfare League, 812 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd. Vienna, Ohio 44473 in memory of Maryann. You may visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any expressions of sympathy to the family.