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Edward E. "Ed" Saar, 89, of Cogan Station, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at Watsontown Nursing Center.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan L. (Chapman) Saar, on Feb. 11, 2021.
Born Dec. 26, 1936, in Williamsport, he was a son of the late Elmer E. and Lauretta (Dufferd) Saar.
Ed began working on the farm at the age of 12 and later enlisted into the U.S. Army and Navy, serving during the Vietnam War on the USS Independence.
He was a hardworking and generous man whose life was defined by devotion to his family, kindness to others and a steady commitment to working hard to support his family.
Ed spent most of his career truck driving for Trenco and Susquehanna Trails. He drove school bus for a short time for Jersey Shore School District.
Ed found joy in helping others and was the kind of person who placed other people before himself. He was generous in every sense of the word and would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it.
Ed also enjoyed serving the Lord and was a member of Fairlawn Community Church, where his faith and fellowship were an important part of his life.
Through the years, he enjoyed camping, going for walks and always kept score on his favorite football teams, the Steelers and Penn State. Most of all, he loved and cherished spending time with his family.
Surviving are his three daughters, June Barnard, of Wichita Falls, Texas, Connie Shriber, of Williamsport, and Gail Rhone (Michael), of Cogan Station; his brother, David Saar, of Lock Haven; a sister, Mary Prince (Ray), of Jersey Shore; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Freddy, William "Bill" and Allen L. "Al" Saar; and two sons-in-law, Larry Barnard and Thomas Shriber.
A celebration to honor the life of Ed will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at Fairlawn Community Church, 353 Pleasant Hill Road, Cogan Station. A viewing will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Burial will follow at Elimsport Cemetery, Elimsport, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ed's name to Fairlawn Community Church, 353 Pleasant Hill Road, Cogan Station, PA 17728.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Knight-Confer Funeral Home, Williamsport, Pa.
Online condolences may be expressed on Ed's memorial page at www.KnightConferFuneralHome.com