Diana "Ginger " Sawyer

Diana "Ginger" Sawyer, of Clarks Summit, PA, died Saturday, April 21, at her home in the Clarks Summit Senior Living Center.

Born on May 11, 1937 in Port Jervis, New York, Ginger was the daughter of the late Isaac Davey and Lucy Annie Dennis Davey.


Ginger will be remembered especially as a warm and caring mother and grandmother. She was a loyal friend and stayed close to her roots in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She was kind and sensitive, gentle and naive – always expecting the best from people and generally getting it. She was very close to family and supportive in every way.

One of Ginger's passions was lay ministry. She was very active in lay ministry throughout her many years with the Wyoming Conference of The United Methodist church – both in New York and in Pennsylvania. She also sang in the choir, played in the hand bell choir, and served in several positions at the local and conference level over the years. Ginger reflected her Lord to many who passed her way.

Despite physical challenges in her final years, Ginger remained determined and independent to the end. She worked as long as she was able, retiring just last year from her work as a help-desk coordinator at Met Life Insurance in Clarks Summit. She fought the good fight, and remained as active as possible. Her family and friends are most thankful to God who sustained her during this time.

Ginger was preceded in death by her father and mother, brother James, sisters Janeta and Ruby, and close niece Mary Robinson. Mary's ashes will be buried together with Ginger's at the burial ceremony

She is survived by her former husband Don, two sons and their families: Donald and Robbin Sawyer of Maine, along with their daughters Skye and Keely and their son Aidan; Doug and Kathi Sawyer of Michigan, along with their daughters Kaitlen and Christina. She is also survived by 16 nieces and nephews. Her grand-nephews Lucas and Jesse Robinson will participate in the burial of their mother,Mary, in conjunction with the burial ceremony.

Services will be held Saturday, May 5 at 11:00 AM at the Elm Park United Methodist Church followed by a luncheon. The family will greet callers for an hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Port Jervis, New York following the luncheon.

Arrangements entrusted to the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18510.