Dana Shingledecker, of Clarion, passed away on December 21, 2014 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was 59 years of age. Born on December 12, 1955 in Brookville, PA, he was the son of the late Berle A., Sr. and Helen "Jerri" (Crosson) Shingledecker. He graduated from Clarion Area High School in 1975 and then began his career as an auto-body technician. He worked for various garages in Clarion and for himself in his own garage. A free spirit who marched to the beat of his own drummer, Dana was especially proud of being a member of the Gold Prospectors Association of America. He enjoyed fishing, camping, painting, woodworking, working with his hands, music, and playing guitar. Dana loved his family, friends, and his pets. Dana is survived by his brothers, Berle A., Jr. (Katie) Shingledecker of Clarion, and Alan M. (Brenda) Shingledecker of Agawum, Massachusetts. He adored his nephews and nieces, Andrew, John, Joe, Kim, and Nicole. He is also survived by his long-time girlfriend, Lisa Ganss of Clarion, and her children, Shannon Kumer and Amber Stark. Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street, Clarion where visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 at the funeral home with Rev. Dave Coul of the Knox United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Clarion Cemetery. Memorial donation may be made to the Clarion-Forest VNA Hospice, 271 Perkins Road, Clarion PA 16214 (www.cfvna.org).