Thomas E. Parana, 68, of Rasselas Road in Wilcox, PA passed away Friday (August 4, 2023) at UPMC-Kane.

    Born December 6, 1954, in Kane, he was a son of the late Andrew “Rip” and Juanita Mendat Parana.  He was married to Mary (Kazmierski) Parana who survives.

    Tom graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. He was a self-employed flooring mechanic and carpenter before he retired. He was a member of the Kane Fish & Game Club; the Kinzua Fish & Wildlife Association; and the NRA.

    Surviving, in addition to his wife, Mary, are his daughter Andi Parana; and two cousins, Jake and Joe Fedus.

    Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

    Memorial donations in memory of Tom may be made to the Kane Community Hospital Foundation, % Lisa Keck, 4372 Rte. 6, Kane, PA 16735.

    The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

    Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.