Savana F. Oler

Savana F. Oler (27), of 216 Willow St., Johnsonburg, passed away on December 10th, 2024. Born on September 23, 1997, in Owensboro, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Jack C. Oler, Jr. and Amy L. Elmquist Oler.  She moved to Johnsonburg during the first year of her life and would remain there until her death. She is an alumna of Johnsonburg Area High School, where she was a member of the Drama Club and Color Guard. After high school, she completed a four-year bachelor’s degree from Clarion University majoring in Criminal Justice. 

            Involved with the Girl Scouts for her entire life she received The Silver Award after completion of a flower garden near the Johnsonburg town entrance sign. For her Gold Award project, she constructed a pier near the Rolfe Bridge for fishing and recreational use. In more recent years she took a position as a Girl Scout Leader and was active in her troop.

            She had a special relationship to animals, especially with her three dogs, Xena, Luke, and Loki. Her dogs were a great joy in her life, and she took pride in them always. 

            Savana was a gentle, kind, intensely generous person. She had a talent for baking and shared those goods with her community. Every Sunday, she spent hours making dessert for family dinner. She loved giving, often volunteering to bake for events in her community. She had a deep love for her family and a passion for Christmas. During the holiday season, she worked tirelessly with the help of her “Papa” to create the brightest house in the neighborhood. 

            She assisted her grandmother at the Johnsonburg Senior Center by leading craft groups for the residents. Her empathy shown through everything she was involved in. 

            Music and movies were a great peace for her. She loved Marvel movies and Star Wars along with dance music. 

            Savana dealt with health issues her entire life. She spent many days in the hospital but, despite that, led a successful, happy life. She was a shooting star in our lives. During her time, she was a light that illuminated a path through the darkness. Her family will miss her forever. 

Savana is survived by her mother, Amy Oler – brother, Jack Oler III – sister, Nickie Higginbotham – brother-in-law, Justin Higginbotham – Nephew Jack H. – Niece Gemma H. – Grandmother, Cindy Elmquist – Papa, Joel Elmquist – as well as numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins. In addition to her father Jack, Savana is predeceased by her paternal grandfather Jack Oler Sr. and paternal grandmother Reba Oler. 

Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service to be conducted at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 325 Church Street, Johnsonburg, PA on Saturday December 14, 2024, at 11 AM with Pastor Kevin Schafer as celebrant. The family will be received at the church beginning at 10 AM until the time of service. The interment will be private. Arrangements are under direction of the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA. 

In memory of Savana donations can be made to the following:

St. John Lutheran Church, 325 Church Street, Johnsonburg, PA 15845

The Elk County Humane Society, 1029 E Eschbach Road, St. Mary’s, PA 15857

Johnsonburg Area Girl Scouts in care of Rachel Kilhoffer 213 Hickory Street, Johnsonburg Pa, 15845