Alden S. Browne

Alden S. Browne, 90, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Winds at Mattern Orchard.

Alden was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, son of the late Andrew and Pauline (Stowers) Browne. On May 20, 1956, he married Donna Henry.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years; a son Jay Charles Browne of Altoona, PA; a daughter, Debra D. Solomon (Sam) of Altoona, PA; 3 grandchildren: Greg Bayles, Alison Kane, and Eric Bayles; 7 great-grandchildren; a brother, Adrian Browne (Bonnie) of Maquoketa, IA; and a brother-in-law, Lowell Henry.

Alden was preceded in death by two sisters: Mavis and Marla.

He was a graduate of Monmouth High School in Monmouth, Iowa.

Alden served in the US Army having spent 2 of his 4 years serving in Germany.

He retired as Supervisor of the Maquoketa Water Authority and previously worked for Clinton Engines and Gambles Department Store as a manager. He worked all of his life on the family farm.
Alden was a founder of Baldwin Sportsman’s Club and was a member of the Joinerville Boat Club and NRA.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, wine and beer making and making his own homemade maple syrup.

Friends will be received from 3-5 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2026 at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 where a funeral service will immediately follow at 5 p.m. in Stevens Memorial Chapel by Chaplain Timothy Guyer.

A future memorial service will be held at a later date in Iowa.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family locally. Online condolences may be expressed at www.CarsonAndSon.com.