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Edward E. "Ed" Saar 89, of Cogan Station, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Watsontown Nursing Center. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan L. (Chapman) Saar on February 11, 2021.
Born December 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 12 and later enlisted into the US 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, and 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, 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 11 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Fairlawn Community Church 353 Pleasant Hill Rd, Cogan Station. Burial will follow at Elimsport Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Fairlawn Community Church.
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 entrusted to Knight-Confer Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be expressed on Ed's memorial page at www.KnightConferFuneralHome.com.