Josephine D. Brown passed away Thursday March 31, 2016 in Niagara Hospice House.

Born in Lockport on November 15, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Josephine Merlo D’Auria. Josephine worked at Harrison Radiator in production, she was a life member of St. Joseph’s RC Church. After she retired, Josephine enjoyed traveling, walking along the towpath on the Erie Canal, and most importantly, spending time with her family who loved her very much and will miss her deeply. Josephine is predeceased by her husband, Michael Brown, who passed away November 3, 1997.

Josephine was the loving mother of Bob (Margaret) Brown, Michael (Susan) Brown, Joseph Brown, Diane (Thomas) Sansone and Debra (David) Bernardi; Nana Jo of 13 and great grandmother of 23. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Josephine is predeceased by her siblings, John, Salvatore, Joseph, Michael and Lena D’Auria, Mary Machelski, Genevieve Nocera and Connie Kasprazak.

Friends may call Sunday April 3rd from 1-5 PM at Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday April 4th at 10 AM at All Saints Parish Oratory, 391 Market St., Lockport.  Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family.

Online Condolences at www.pruddenandkandt.com.