Paul Dides

Mr. Dides was born July 7, 1929 in Woodland, the son of John and Cecilia (Kozakiewicz) Dides.

He had worked for various railroad companies retiring from Conrail as a welder foreman.

Mr. Dides was Catholic by Faith.

He was a United Sates Army/Air Force Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Dides was a member of the Clearfield American Legion and the SOI.

He enjoyed hunting and gardening.

Mr. Dides is survived by his wife, Margaret E. (Curley) Dides whom he married December 19, 1958, five children; Cynthia L. Beach, Janice M. Peters and her husband Howdy all of Clearfield, Susan L. Cowder and her husband Matthew of Kylertown, Paula A. Dides and her companion Dick Carr Jr., of Clearfield and Ronald P. Dides and his wife Deborah of Moscow, PA., eight grandchildren; Amanda, Rebekah, Sarah and her husband Derek, Steve and his wife Brenda, Koren, Justin, Adelyn and Jonathan, two great grandchildren; Maya and Matthew and a number of nieces and nephews.

Paul was the last member of his generation having been preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Joseph, Michael and Stephen Dides, a sister, Mary Keller and a grandson, Tyler Peters.

Honoring Mr. Dides wishes there will be no public visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will be in Bradford Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donors choice.

The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield are in charge of the arrangements.

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