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Donald Ray Saar

1959-2026 Donald Ray Saar, 67, of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026 at The Gatehouse surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 15, 1959, in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, Donald was the son of the late James M. and Vera M. Saar of Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. Don ...

Donna L. Thomas

Donna L. Thomas, 73, of Watsontown, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Gatehouse at Divine Providence. Born December 28, 1952, in Montoursville, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Doris (Fry) Stone. Donna was the wife of Robert Thomas and the mom of her furry four-footed Babe. She lost her long hard battle after struggling with multiple sclerosis for 22 years and chronic kidney disease for a year. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She enjoyed watching the birds fly and feeding the deer in their backyard. In her earlier days she enjoyed ...

John W. McDermott, II

John W. McDermott, II, 76 of South Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Haven Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lock Haven. John and his wife, the former Christine M. Bluhm celebrated 54 years of marriage. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026 at St. Anns Catholic Church, Williamsport with Rev. Glenn E. McCreary, V.E. officiating. Visitation will be held at Kaufman Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Online condolences may be made on John’s memorial page at www.kaufmanfuneralhomes.com.

Janet L. (Fleming) Wales

Janet L. (Fleming) Wales, 91, passed away April 27, 2026. A memorial service will be May 1 at 11 a.m. at Millerton Wesleyan Church, Millerton. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com.

Robert E. Garlin

Robert E. Garlin, 81, passed away April 27, 2026. Thoughts and memories can be made at the Gedon Funeral Homes Facebook page or www.GedonFuneralHomes.com.

Timothy E. “Tim” Phlegar

Timothy E. “Tim” Phlegar, 64, of S. Williamsport, passed away April 24, 2026. Obituary and Condolences at www.jamesmaneval.com.