Lewis Starr Brown

Lewis Starr Brown, 80, of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 20, 2026. He was born to the late Lewis C. Starr and Nancy (Sebastian) Starr.

After graduating from Kenwood High School in Baltimore, Lewis went to work at General Motors alongside his father. He later joined the United States Marine Corps and spent a year serving in Vietnam. He credited his military experience with changing his life and opening doors to new opportunities.

Following the completion of his enlistment, Lewis enrolled in the nursing program at Essex Community College. He became a registered nurse (RN) and enjoyed a fulfilling career in healthcare, working in the operating room, recovery room, and emergency department at St. Joseph Hospital and the University of Maryland. He eventually retired after years of dedicated service to others.

In his free time, Lewis enjoyed collecting and had a particular love for history, maps, and good documentaries. He appreciated learning about the past and exploring the stories behind the world around him.

Lewis is survived by his nephew, Michael Van Stone. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy S Kunkle, brother-in-law David Kunkle and his niece, Jennifer Kunkle.

Lewis will be laid to rest at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Monday November 2, 2026 at 1130am.