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Bryan Woods, 35, of Shippenville, died Wednesday, February 15, 2012, following a long courageous battle of Melanoma.

Born August 26, 1976, in Washington, PA; he was the son of the late Wayne Woods and Sandra Woods of Shippenville.

Bryan was a graduate of North Clarion Jr/Sr High School.

He was most recently employed at T.T.S.R.

He was married on September 8, 2011 to Alice Gadley-Woods, and she survives.

Bryan was a loving and caring father, husband, brother, son and friend. He was always there to support others in their time of need. Though he suffered greatly at times, he always did so with a smile and hope for a better future.

He loved fast cars and heavy metal music, cooking, video games, and the guitar.

Bryan is survived by his mother and loving wife, Alice; daughters, Daria and Erin; and son, Laynee; a stepson, Brandon Gadley; two brothers, Chris Woods and his fiancé, Elisha Eisenman, Hermitage; Duane Woods and his wife, Crystal, of Shippenville; a grandfather, Robert Woods of Bethel Park; and in-laws, Purcie S. Gadley Jr. and Alice Murtie Galdey of Mississippi.

Also surviving are three nephews, Caleb, Kyle, and Mason Woods; and best friend, Jason Mursch, and Tony Boyles; and numerous aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his father, who preceded him death 5 years ago to the day; paternal grandmother, Rita T. Woods; maternal grandparents, Leonard R. and Helen M. Orie; a very dear friend, Rick Wynkoop, and brother-in-law, Donald Gadley.

Family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion.

Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2012, in the funeral home.

At Bryan’s request, please dress casual.

Memorials and donations can be made the Cancer Center at Clarion Hospital, One Hospital Drive, Clarion PA 16214; or to his wife and children.

Online condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.rvburnsfuneralhome.com.