The dearly beloved Keith A. Brown, 85, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was the husband of Carole (Koepke) Brown. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Ethel and Emmet Brown. Surviving with his wife are a son, Keith K. Brown of Mountville, PA; a daughter, Molly M. Brown of Healdsburg, CA; a brother, Larry Brown of Pittsburgh, PA; a sister, Bonnie Black of Columbus, OH; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Keith was a graduate of Kenyon College (1958) and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (1961).  His background includes youth work and ministry in Pittsburgh. Keith's ministry at First Presbyterian Bethlehem spanned 31 years, including being a Pastor of Adult Education and being Senior Pastor. From 1999 to 2003, Keith served as Interim Senior Pastor at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. In 2018, Keith became Pastor Emeritus at First Presbyterian Bethlehem.  Keith loved spirituality, friends and family, golf, equal rights, laughing and Brigantine Beach. He was especially known for his thought provoking, down to earth and witty sermons. Keith was a natural at officiating weddings and funerals.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017.  Arrangements, Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem. www.pearsonfh.com.

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