Mrs. Constance “Connie” Lorraine Brown (nee Strickler), 88, of Ephrata PA passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at Faithful Living.
She was born in Hopeland, to the late Jim and Verna Strickler and raised with strong values and a sense of faith.
She was rooted in her community and a dedicated member of Hopeland United Methodist Church, Lititz. She worked at A.G. Kurtz and Ira G. Steffy Welding as a receptionist.
She is lovingly remembered by her sisters, Marlene Strickler of Ephrata, Kathy Markley (Charles) of Lititz; four stepchildren, Clyde Brown (Linda), Mike Brown (Lynette), the late Donna Sheehan (Ken), Tom Brown (Tammie); nine step grandchildren; many step great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Raymond Drayer of Ephrata; two nieces, Cherie Sweigart (Kenneth), Andrea Yingst (Ken); three grandnephews; a grandniece; a great-grandnephew, all of Ephrata & New Holland.
Connie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clyde Brown, with whom she shared many cherished years; an infant sister and her sister, Charlotte Drayer.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Hopeland Church, 295 N. Clay Rd., Lititz, PA 17543.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
