Gary Edward Barner

Gary Edward Barner

Gary Edward Barner, 69, of Lock Haven, formerly of Mill Hall, passed away Jan. 8, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Lock Haven on May 20, 1955, to Ward A. Barner, of Salona, and the late Shirley M. Muthler Barner.

Gary was a high school graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany.

He had worked at Piper Aircraft for a number of years and retired from Haven Homes. He most recently worked for Pizza City.

He was a member of the Lamar Township Fire Company in his younger years and attended the Salona United Methodist Church.

He enjoyed hunting and going to his grandchildren’s events.

Gary is survived by his father, Ward; two daughters, Jennifer Ferrara, of Lock Haven, and Kirsten Barner, of Newberry; a son, Matthew Barner, of Williamsport; two brothers, Terry (Esther) Barner, of Salona, and Barry (Carol) Barner, of Mill Hall; five grandchildren, Tanner, Trevor, Aidan, Riley and Alexander; and three great-grandchildren, Giovani, Armani and Amelia.

Services for Gary E. Barner will be held on Monday, Jan. 13, from 10-11 a.m., with a memorial service beginning at 11 a.m., at the Salona United Methodist Church, 624 Long Run Road, Mill Hall, with Pastor Rick Conklin of the Flemington First Church of Christ officiating. A meal will also follow at the Salona United Methodist Church, 624 Long Run Road, Mill Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made directly to the funeral home to help defray costs.

Services are under the direction of the Gedon Funeral Homes, 121 W. Main St., Lock Haven, Pa.

Online thoughts and memories can be made at Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page and www.GedonFuneralHomes.com