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Paul David Hollister, 64, of Hollisterville, died Saturday in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit, Dunmore after a long and challenging seven year fight against lymphoma and leukemia.  His wife is Rhodine Davis.

Born September 25, 1953, Paul was the son of the late Warren and Winifred Masters Hollister and attended Lake Consolidated Schools.  He drove car carrier for M&G Transportation for many years with his dad.  Then he worked for Carlisle Trucking, worked as an Independent Flag Car Driver and for the Maiocco Excavating Company.

Paul was proud to be an Elder at the Light of Christ Church and found great comfort and religious strength from Sr. Pastor Pat Lee.   Paul and his wife would like to express their sincere appreciation to Pastor Pat Lee for the countless visits to their home, hospitals and finally at hospice during Paul’s final hour.

Paul was an avid camper who enjoyed many camping adventures with his family and friends throughout the years. He loved country music and being outdoors riding his quad or driving his backhoe.  Paul looked forward to the Monday morning “coffee klatch” at McDonald’s with his good friends.

Paul and his family extend special thanks and deep gratitude to Dr. Barry Minora and Dr. James Brady for the excellent care they provided during Paul’s fight.  They also extend special thanks to all the dedicated nurses and staff at the Henry Cancer Center for always making a difficult situation so much easier by providing exceptional care and heartfelt compassion.   Also, special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart for taking exceptional care of Paul and his family.

Paul and his wife were extremely fortunate to have been blessed with the love and support of family and friends that endured throughout their relentless fight.

In addition to his wife Rhodine, he is survived by a daughter, Denise Kautz and husband Donald, Hollisteville; a step son John Davis and wife Sarah, Lake Ariel;  three grandchildren, Cree Kautz and wife LeeAnn;  Krystle and David Kautz; a great-granddaughter Rylie Kautz; a brother, Alvin Hollister and wife Nancy;  three especially close great-nieces Haley Marcinkevich, Mariah and Madyson Wheatley; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins.

Paul was preceded in death by his brothers Lynn and Neal.

A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10am at the Light of Christ Church, 2067 Moosic Lake Road (Route 247) Mt. Cobb officiated by Sr. Pastor Pat Lee.

Those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church.

Friends may call Thursday from 4-7pm in the James Wilson Funeral Home 143 Gravity Rd. lake Ariel.

Interment, Cathedral Cemetery.

Memorial contributions maybe made to the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA. 18711.

For directions, to share a memory or to leave your condolences for the family please visit www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.