Harry F. Evans

Harry F. Evans, 80, of Tower City, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his home with his wife and children by his side.

Born in Sheridan, December 26, 1941, a son of the late Walter and Gertie Dunleavy Evans. Harry was a 1959 graduate of the former Porter Tower High School.

He was retired from TYCO, Lickdale.

Harry was a member of the St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Orwin and the Orwin Fire Company.  

He was a former baseball coach with the Orwin Cardinals and football coach with the Porter Tower Panthers and the Williams Valley Little Vikes.

His family was the center of his world and was extremely proud of them. He enjoyed woodworking, making his famous wine that  received numerous ribbons at local fairs, listening to Elvis Presley, gardening, hunting, fishing, and collecting coins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Yerger and Alma Updegrave and a brother William Evans.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Julia Miller Evans, three children, Karla S. Lettich (Kevin King), Williamstown, Harry G. Evans, Alaska and Bryan S. Evans (Leah), Tower City. Ten grandchildren; Lauren, Evan, Chelsea, Ariel, Allison, Mason, Brady, Noah, Emma and Archer, four great grandchildren; Khloe, Jasper, Maizlyn and Kalliopee, a sister, Nancy K. Raho (Albert), Tower City. One brother-in-law, Tom Miller, Bloomsburg and two sisters-in-law, Deb Murray and Dolores Miller, both of Tower City.  Nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Inc., Tower City with Rev. Maureen Duffy-Guy officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin. Viewing will be Thursday evening from 6-8 pm and Friday from 1-2 pm at the chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Peter's UCC, 427 Dietrich Avenue, Orwin, PA 17980.

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