Dustin B. Paden

Dustin B. Paden, age 41 of West Springfield, Pa., went home to join his daughter, Stephany Mae Paden in Heaven on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. 

Dustin was born on March 1, 1974 in Jamestown, NY the son of Crystal (Sottile) Smead and the late James “Toby” Smead.  He was a member of the Albion Volunteer Fire Department as a Fire Police Officer and in his spare time enjoyed the outdoors; such as, hunting and fishing.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Besides his father and his daughter, he is preceded in death by both his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Dustin is survived by his fiance’  Amber Yoho; and three sons:  Jason Kelly of Wyoming; William Paden of Jamestown, NY; and Jayden Miller; and a daughter, Adiamond Paden of Jamestown, NY and  two sisters, Norleen Harrison of Erie, Pa., and Tammie Smead (Richard) of West Springfield, Pa., and a brother, Ty Paden (Kathy) of Conneaut, OH; a step-brother and three step-sisters; and a long-time friend, Jason Kerswill (Lisa); and two grandchildren:  Serenity Kennedy and Liam Kuhn; Many Nieces and Nephews; and his first wife, Danyel Johnson of Jamestown, NY.

A time of gathering will be held at the Federated Church on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from Noon until the time of the Life Celebration Memorial Service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ed Huntley, officiating.  There will be a light luncheon served immediately following for continued fellowship and memories of Dustin. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dustin B. Paden Memorial Fund payable to  the Jean Evans Thompson Funeral Home, 11883 Main Street, P.O. Box 235, East Springfield, PA 16411