Dale M. Baranak, 69, of Howard, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 as a result of an automobile accident. Born on April 14, 1947, in Clarence, he was the son of the late Stephen and Ann Malchiskey Baranak.
Dale was of the protestant faith. He attended the Bald Eagle Area High School. He was employed as a mechanic of Hanover Foods, Inc. in Centre Hall for more than 30 years before retiring.
Dale enjoyed reading and going for rides in the car. He found a reason to drive somewhere every day.
Dale is survived by his daughter, Bethanie M Shiner and her husband, Glenn, of Howard, two brothers; George J. Baranak and his wife, Gloria, of Moshannon, and James K. Baranak and his wife, Nancy, of Clarence, and one sister, Barbara Hall and her husband, Thomas, of Snow Shoe.
Along with is his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie A. Baranak in 2003, one brother, Stephen, and three sisters; Mary, Annie, and Helen.
All services will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc. 106 W. Sycamore St. Snow Shoe, PA 16874.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 106 W. Sycamore St. Snow Shoe. An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.