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Obituary: Stephen J. Brownell, 77, Croghan
Published: July 07, 2025
By: Provided by Scanlon Funeral Home
Stephen Joseph
Brownell
 CROGHAN, NY- Stephen Joseph
Brownell, 77, of Croghan, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 in Lewis
County General Hospital Long Term Care, Lowville, surrounded by his loving
family and 4th floor staff.
Born on February 13, 1948, in Lowville, NY, a son of Walter “Wilfred” and
Jean Mattimore Brownell, he was a 1965 graduate of Fr. Leo Memorial School
in Croghan. He later attended and graduated from New York State Ranger
School in Wanakena, NY.
A Vietnam war veteran, he entered the US Army on April 17, 1968 and served with the 5th Special Forces Group
(Airborne). A recipient of numerous decorations, including the Vietnam
Gallantry Cross with Palm for valor and gallantry in combat, he transferred
to the USAR on December 8, 1969, and completed his Army Reserves obligation
before being honorably discharged as a SP4 (T) on April 16, 1974.
Stephen worked for many years as a surveyor with Brownell & Brownell
Land Surveyors, and also as an engineering firm consultant working on
various utility engineering projects before retiring.
Following his retirement he enjoyed spending winters in Georgia. Throughout
his life, he took pleasure in stamp and antique collecting, hunting,
fishing, walking and running.
He was a life-long communicant of St. Stephen’s Church, Croghan, and was a
member of the Beaver River Post 1663 American Legion in Croghan, and
lifetime member of the Lowville VFW.
Surviving are two daughters, Kelly (Dean) Schlueter, of Central Square, and
Amy Murphy (Christopher), of Hastings, NY; six grandchildren, Emily,
Andrew, Owen and Eli Schlueter, and Brenna and Liam Murphy; two sisters,
Cynthia Bush, of Croghan and Theresa (Carl III) McCane, of Lake Ariel, PA,
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services for Stephen will be on Monday, July 14, 2025, beginning
with a Prayer Service at 10:15 a.m. at Scanlon Funeral Home, Croghan,
followed by an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from St. Stephen’s
Church, Croghan, with the Rev. Donald J. Manfred, Pastor, officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan.
Food donations may be dropped off at St. Stephen’s the morning of the
funeral.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Stephen’s Church Restoration Fund,
c/o PO Box 38, Croghan, NY 13327, or Croghan American Legion.
Condolences at www.scanlonfuneral.com.
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