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.