Sara Jane Gaumer

Sara Jane Gaumer, age 92, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

Sara was born on March 27, 1931, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Homer and Sara (Sowash) Smith.  She graduated from South Williamsport High School in Pennsylvania in 1949 and worked for Gracewood State School and Hospital for 24 years and retired in 1993.  She was a member of the Portland First Church of the Nazerene.  Sara married Robert Gaumer on August 25, 1951 and he passed away on August 11, 2005.

Survivors include:

Son: David Gaumer (Wife Elaine) – North Augusta, South Carolina

Daughter: Sandra Pascarella (Husband Thomas) - Portland. Indiana

Sisters: Joanne Dixon – New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Betty Griffith – Pennsylvania

Nettie Emigh – Carlton, Pennsylvania

Ginger Rich – (Husband Noel) – Alexandria, Minnesota

Brother: Robert Smith – Morrisdale, Pennsylvania

Grandson: Robert J. Pascarella – North Carolina

Visitation will be Friday July 14, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Salamonia Cemetery in Salamonia, Indiana

Memorials may be directed towards Portland First Church of the Nazarene.