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John R. Saner

John R. Saner

John R. Saner, 78, of Mifflin (Walnut), died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in the Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital emergency room.

Born Nov. 18 1938, in Paradise, he was a son of the late John A. and Anna (Phenneger) Saner.

On Feb. 22, 1964, he married his surviving wife, Virginia (Hart) Saner. They were blessed with almost 53 years of marriage

Also surviving are five children, Wanda J. Saner, of Weyers Cave, Va., John A. Saner and wife, Donna, of Mifflintown, Arlen R. Saner, of Mifflin, Delores J. Jameson and husband, Terry, of Harrisonburg, Va., and Regina F. Kerlin, of Port Royal; two sisters, Nancy Knouse and husband, Carl, of Hummelstown, and Mildred Good and husband, Glenn, of Lancaster; five grandchildren, Natalie Weller and husband, Jimmy, Brett Saner, Bethany Saner, Maci Kerlin and Jaxon Jameson; three stepgrandchildren, Kristina Jones and husband, Colin, Joshua Jameson and Chason Kratzer; three great-granddaughters, Aurora, Nora and Clara Weller; and two step- great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Chase Jones.

John was a lifelong dairy farmer. In earlier years, he worked with the Central Pa. World Hunger Association. In later years, he and his wife enjoyed bus trips and visited most of the states. He was a member of Lost Creek Mennonite Church, where he was active with Silver Threads Ministries and served in many other capacities. He and his wife volunteered at Abundant Blessings. His family was very important to him and he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

His funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, with Pastor Keith Graybill officiating. Interment will be in Lost Creek Mennonite Cemetery.

There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday  and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, all at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lost Creek Mennonite Church for Mennonite Disaster Service, 2682 Long Road, Mifflintown, PA 17059, or to the Juniata County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 44, Mifflintown, PA 17059.

Arrangements are in the care of Guss Funeral Home Inc. 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown. Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.