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Bidya Prashad Obituary

Bidya H. Prashad, age 67 of Blakeslee, PA formerly of Queens, NY passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital Monroe Campus in Stroudsburg, PA. Bidya was the loving husband of Sabita (Soman) Prashad. They would have celebrated their 46th Wedding Anniversary on July 28th. He was born in Alness, Guyana on October 30, 1957, son of the late Shant and Enid (Ramdeo) Prashad. We have been blessed with the presence of Bidya in our lives. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, especially is wife: Sabita (Soman) Prashad of Blakeslee, PA, his children: Kevin Prashad and wife Cristine of Effort, PA, Ravin Prashad of Effort, PA and Selina Prashad of Blakeslee, PA. He was the loving grandfather to: Isabel, Isaiah, Amara and Giovanni. Bidya is also survived by two siblings: Rajkumari and Premsokh. He will be missed by his furry four-legged shadow: Marshmallow. Funeral services will be held 9 am, Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA. Family and friends are welcome to offer condolences on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5 pm until 8 pm and Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 8:30 am until time of service at the funeral home. Cremation will take place immediately following the services at Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., Gilbert, PA. Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with his arrangements. www.gowerfuneralhome.com

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jul. 24, 2025.

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