Cindy Ann Brown, 51 years old of Erie, PA, died January 8, 2012 at UPMC Mercy as a result of a fire at her residence.

She was born in Gowanda, NY, son of the Late Edwin and Thelma (Bridges) Valentine.

Surviving are her sisters, Alice Houser of Kittanning, PA , Cheryl Baker of N. Bloomfield, OH and Denise Newberry of Cleveland, OH; Brother, Frederick Rhodes of Erie, PA.

She was Preceded in Death by her Parents and Companion Ronald Brown, whom perished in the fire also.

The Carson/Boyer Funeral Home, Inc, of Rural Valley, PA. is handling the arrangements.

Contributions may be made to the Family.