Ronald C. Brown, 78, of Upper Saucon (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Ronald C. Brown, 78, of Upper Saucon Township, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 at Fellowship Manor, Whitehall Township. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Kerschner) Brown. Ronald was born in Queens, N.Y., on July 27, 1937 to the late Charles and Frances (Metz) Brown. He was a 1959 graduate of Albright College and a member of Pi Beta Tau fraternity. He started his career in banking at Chemical Bank in New York City and worked there for 20 years, eventually earning the title of Vice President. For a time, his duties included overseeing the Southeast Asia and Australia banking divisions. He then served as a top executive at Commercial Trust Bank in New Jersey, where the home equity loan was created under his direction. From 1986 to 1992 he was President/CEO of Yardville National Bank in New Jersey. When he retired in 1992, he passionately volunteered as a tour guide at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Reading, sharing his extensive knowledge of World War II aircraft with the museum’s many visitors. Ronald was a member of various Republican committees.

SURVIVORS

In addition to his wife of 57 years; children: Laura Hamel (John) of Upper Macungie Township and Steven E. Brown (Amber) of Howell, N.J.; sister: Lynn L. Brown of Wyomissing; grandchildren: Katie Bowen, Eric, AJ, Emily, Olivia and Zachary Brown; great-granddaughter: Layne Bowen.

SERVICE

Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., 326 Main St., Hellertown. The calling hour will be followed by the service at 11 a.m. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, 11 Museum Drive, Reading, PA 19605.