Darren John Brower

Darren John Brower, 53, of Arnold, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 following a brief illness at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born December 2, 1970 in Harrison Township to the late Bruce N. and Helen Jean (Jankowski) Brower. Darren lived his entire life in the local area of Natrona, Freeport and Arnold. He was a member of the former St. Ladislas Church, Natrona, and member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Natrona Heights. Darren graduated from Highlands High School in 1989. Darren studied computer technology in school and used his knowledge at various companies including the Steeler’s catalog and River’s Casino. He also had his own computer repair business, Brower PC Solutions. Most recently Darren has been a Technical Sales Support Specialist (HVAC-R-team) with MSA Bacharach, providing technical expertise and solutions for clients. Darren enjoyed working with and had great respect for those he worked with at MSA/ Bacharach over the past five years.

 Darren had a big heart, helping anyone he could, He was a wonderful uncle to his nieces and nephews and will be greatly missed. Darren was a talented cook making delicious food using traditional family recipes. His favorite was grilling and using his smoker. His favorite holiday was Christmas, taking pride in decorating his home. Darren was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler and Penguin fan. 

 Survivors include his brother, Bruce F. (Lisa) Brower, of Silver Lake, OH, nieces Caroline (Connor) McLeod, great niece Lilah McLeod, all of Uniontown, OH niece Adrienne (Steve) Predico, of Stow, OH nephew Brian Brower of Silver Lake, OH and Bethany Jankowski, of Vandergrift. 

 Visitation Thursday, October 10 from 6-8PM in Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Christian funeral mass will be celebrated Fri., Oct. 11at 10 am in Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus, Natrona Heights. Burial will be in St. Ladislaus Cemetery, Natrona Heights. Donations in lieu of flowers, to the National Scleroderma Foundation, in honor of his mother, Helen Jean Brower would be appreciated. VISIT: dusterfh.com