Ryan J. Brown, 30, of Elmira, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2017. He was predeceased by grandfather, Richard Slawson. Ryan is survived by his mother, Lynda (Jim) Slawson Ferris; father, Joseph (Linda) Brown; the light of his life, his daughter, Myla Brown along with her mother, Megan; siblings, Kyle (Darlene) Brown, Lynsie Brown; T.J. Ferris and Brandon Fluman; aunts and uncles, Steve (Cindy) Slawson, Mark (Jacqui) Slawson, Patti (Jeff) Young, David (Jessica) Slawson, John Brown, Jim (MeLanie) Brown, Jeff (Glenda) Brown, Jerry (Sue) Brown; special God-mother, Melanie Lowman; grandparents, Joan (Phillips) Slawson, Jack and Patricia Brown; very special cousin and close friend, Jeremy Brown along with several other cousins; nieces and nephew, IzaBelluh, Zander and Sophia. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and his passion for hunting and fishing. Ryan was a loving father, son, brother and friend who will be dearly missed by all. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 2 PM to 6 PM at the Elmira Elks Club, 300 West Gray Street, Elmira. Ryan’s tribute wall may be signed at www.olthof.com.