THIS SECTION IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
| The Historical Committee is currently researching/compiling a profile on each mayor — we can use your help. If you have any information or pictures of any past mayors, please contact the Borough Office at 610-874-2557 ext. 110 or email: historicalCMT19015@brookhavenboro.com. Note: Ed Eaton’s profile is the only mayor profile completed so far. Thank you. |
| Years Served | Burgess */ Mayor | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 – 1954 | Thomas Edward Eaton | Thomas Edward ‘Ed’ Eaton, Brookhaven’s first Burgess (Mayor) has been identified as a Notable Neighbor to honor those individuals who have made a significant impact on Brookhaven. |
| 1954 – 1958 | James Desmond | |
| 1958 – 1962 | Edward Geiger, Sr. | |
| 1962 – 1970 | Chester W. McCall | |
| 1970 – 1975 | Ralph A. Garzia | Ralph resigned in 1975 to become PA State Representative (for 2 terms) |
| 1975 – 1978 | Virginia Siedzikowski | Was Virginia appointed or elected to her term? Virginia temporarily stepped down due to illness in September 1976. Bill Eppright was Acting Mayor until December 1976. |
| 1978 – 1981 | John Skulski | John resigned in 1981 when he moved to Texas |
| 1981 – 1985 | Ralph A. Garzia | Ralph was appointed to mayor (confirm) |
| 1985 – 1987 | James Deeck | James died while in office in 1987 |
| 1987 – 1990 | Keith Harvin | Keith was appointed (confirm) |
| 1990 – 2009 | Ralph Garzia | Ralph (5/30/1921 – 1/14/2009) died while in office Due to Ralph’s illness and death, John Wilwert, Jr. , president of council became interim mayor 1/1/2009 – 2/4/2009 |
| 2009 – 2020 (Sep 30th) | Mike S. Hess | Mike Hess was appointed Mayor 2/4/2009; elected 11/9/2009. Resigned as Mayor effective 9/30/20 because he moved from Brookhaven but only 8 ½ miles away and that he would always be available for his expertise. Terry Heller, President of Council was interim Mayor Oct 1 – Oct 14, 2020. |
| 2020 (Oct 14th) – 2025 | Denise Leslie | Denise stepped down as a Councilwoman after Mike Hess resigned as mayor and was appointed by the current Council, October 14, 2020. She was elected to a second term, 11/2/2021. |
| 2026 – present | Marino Giancroce |