Roberta “Bobbie” Brown, beloved wife of the late Philip P. Brown z”l, died peacefully on August 18, 2024 in Delray Beach, Florida. Born and raised in Steubenville, Ohio, she recently celebrated her 95th birthday.
Dear mother of David Brown (Luna), Darla Grossberg (George) and Gayle Patrice Ostro; dear grandmother of Jonathan Grossberg (Akanksha), Annie Hodes (Jacob), Aviva Grossberg (Karim Mohsen), Jason Ostro (Daisey), Jeffrey Ostro (Noelle), Ilana Silver (Zolly), Aliza Grossberg (Jeff Rausch), Taire Brown (Kyle Giddens), Naor Brown, Jeremy Grossberg, Ronen Ostro, Nicole Ostro and Natan Ostro. Bobbie was also the proud great-grandmother to 12 great-grandchildren.
Bobbie met her husband of 67 years, Philip Brown in Pittsburgh. She will be remembered for being a devoted daughter to Annie and Paul (Pinkie) Sigesmund z”l, a caring wife, mother and grandmother who placed her family above all else.
Bobbie was actively involved in the Steubenville Jewish Community as B’nai Brith and Sisterhood president and with her husband Phil in Lion’s Club International.
A life-master in duplicate bridge, an avid golfer and coffee-lover (percolated only). She was famous for her secret apple pie recipe. A fan of classical opera and musicals-she often read a book daily. Bobbie and Phil enjoyed taking family on road trips and taking cruises all over the world.
Roberta “Bobbie” Brown was a brilliant, caring, elegant, beautiful woman who will be fondly remembered and missed by those who knew and loved her.
Funeral service Wednesday, August 21, 1:00 pm at Berger Memorial Chapel, 9430 Olive Blvd. Interment following at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery, 650 White Road. No visitation prior to service. Memorial contributions preferred to Bais Abraham Synagogue in St. Louis, MO and Yehuda Moshe Synagogue in Lincolnwood, IL.
