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Brian Parana Obituary

JOHNSONBURG - Brian R. Parana, 68, of Faries Street, Wilcox, passed away Friday (July 25, 2025) at UPMC Hamot, Erie, following a brief illness.
He was born Oct. 20, 1956, in Ridgway, a son to Edward G. "George" Parana and the late Delores F. Strauss Parana.
A lifelong resident of the area, Brian was a 1974 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School and a 1978 graduate of Penn State University, with a degree in agriculture.
He was a member of St. Anne's Church in Wilcox, Wilcox Sportsmen's Club and Wilcox American Legion. An avid outdoorsman and lover of all things outdoors, Brian loved to hunt, fish and above all care for his garden, which was his pride and joy.
In addition to his father, George Parana at home, Brian is survived by his siblings, Brenda Cleer and her companion Mike Rich of Kane, Robert Parana of Wilcox, Daniel (Cindy) Parana of San Antonio and David (Emily) Parana of Kane. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Marisa Cleer, Kevin Cleer, Brett Parana, Seth Parana, Katrina Parana, Kate Parana and Matt Parana.
He was predeceased by his mother.
Funeral services and interment for Brian R. Parana will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery.
Arrangements are under direction of Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 401 Chestnut St. Share your condolences at ferraginefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Bradford Era from Jul. 28 to Aug. 5, 2025.

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Ken Stelene

July 31, 2025

So sorry to see you go Brian RIP.

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Dan Hicks

July 29, 2025

Condolences for the family. Brian started as a colleague and became a good friend. He was a great mentor for me at Kane Hardwood. I will miss our forestry talks and his great sense of humor.

Maryanne and Ron Peterson

July 29, 2025

Rest in peace Brian

Gary Dauber

July 29, 2025

Sorry for the loss of Brian thoughts and prayers for the family

Mary Hosmer

July 28, 2025

Brian - You were a friend to many, and touched people's lives. I am proud to have counted you as a friend. May the
Lord be with you and your family. God Bless "the chestnut man". Will plant a chestnut tree in your memory.

John & Colette Williams

July 28, 2025

Our condolences to Brian's family on the loss of a loved one. He has passed to the others side to be with his mother and together they will watch over you. Always with you in your hearts.
As a friend and colleague he will be greatly missed and memories lasting and the many " Brian made up phrases" etched in our minds.

Craig Stanley

July 28, 2025

By far Brian was one of a kind. You wouldn’t find a better person and friend. So many good times with Brian. We called each other Big Cat and I will always remember him by that. Rest in Peace my friend.

Bob Kearney

July 28, 2025

My condolences.

Jean Wilhelm Long

July 27, 2025

You will be truly missed we always will remember the good times we had! Rest in peace! ❤

Dan Witherell

July 27, 2025

With deepest sympathy I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. Brian was a friend and colleague for many years. He will be missed

Shelly (Coward) Lingenfelter

July 27, 2025

I enjoyed getting to know Brian when he worked at the Forest Service with me. But of course, having grown up in Rasselas, I knew most of the Parana clan. My deepest condolences to all of you - I can't imagine the heartbreak to lose one of your siblings. RIP Brian...

Brenda Smith

July 27, 2025

My deepest condolences to the entire Parana family. So many fond memories of growing up with your family. My heart goes out to all of you. May you rest in eternal peace.

Pam Smith Young

July 27, 2025

Faries Street will never be the same. Thank you Brian for helping to take such beautiful care of our childhood home. I will miss your calls asking me cute queries about the house and gardens. Thank you for always reaching out and being so hospitable. I know you are with your sweet mom and you are both tending to the most glorious garden of phlox, peony bushes and wildflowers. We will forever miss you❤

Cynthia Smith Robertson

July 26, 2025

God bless you, Brian, and your entire family that I care so deeply for as we’ve known each other for so many years, and you were lucky enough to also live in a house where I grew up. I have often had very fond memories of your family. And I hope Brian that you are resting in peace with your mother. God bless your entire family Brian and George. You are in my thoughts prayers. Love to you.

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