Brian R. Parana, 68, of Faries St., Wilcox, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at UPMC Hamot, Erie, PA following a brief illness. He was born on October 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, Wilcox, Wilcox Sportsmen's Club and the Wilcox American Legion. An avid outdoors man 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 Parana (Cindy) of San Antonio, TX and David Parana (Emily) 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 is predeceased by his mother.

Funeral services and interment for Brian R. Parana will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Johnsonburg.

Arrangements are under direction of Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 401 Chestnut St., Johnsonburg, PA 15845.