Lea M. Brown, 55, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Born in Baltimore City, MD, Lea was the daughter of Jean Brown and the late Dennis Kreager Brown. She graduated from Hereford High School and completed her AA at Essex Community College. In addition to her mother Jean, she is survived by her daughter, Kaitlyn L. Whittemore; Soul-Mate, Joseph “Joe” Harnish; brother, Russell William Brown (Jenny Gill Brown), and their three children: Zachery William Brown, Emily Jean Brown, Rachel Michelle Brown; Aunt June; Uncle Merle; and numerous cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., at Parkton American Legion; Post 256, 19520 York Road, Parkton, MD 21120; Exit 33 off Interstate 83. Memorial Donations may be made in Lea’s memory to: York County S.P.C.A; 3159 N. Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17406. Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc. of New Freedom is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.HartensteinCares.com