Dolores Evans Obituary

Dolores Rybar Evans
Dolores Rybar Evans, 89, of Shelton, beloved daughter of the late Stephen A. Rybar and Anna Cushma Rybar, and wife of the late William J. Evans, died peacefully on April 5, Palm Sunday, at Griffin Hospital in Derby with her loving daughter, Susan, by her side. Born on June 8, 1930, in Johnstown, PA, Dolores and her husband moved to Shelton in 1961. She worked as the Executive Secretary for four mayors of Shelton: Vincent P. Tisi who served from 1968-1973, Francis X. Kelley who served from 1973-1977, Eugene M. Hope who served from 1977-1985, and Michael E. Pacowta who served from 1985-1991. As well, she served with Mayor Mark A. Lauretti for a short period before her retirement. Dolores was highly respected by all in City Hall, being both a confidant and teacher. She was known to have "saved" many newly elected aldermen and inexperienced staff who were unfamiliar with Robert's Rules of Order, the City Charter, or City Ordinances. Dolores was an intelligent and witty woman who was a compassionate professional - able to successfully interface between residents and city departments. Dolores' smile and kindness seemed to lift the spirits of everyone. Dolores relished visits to the rolling Berkshire Hills in Western MA - especially to the Tanglewood Music Center and the Edith Wharton Home (The Mount) and Theatre. She enjoyed the Red Lion Inn and the Norman Rockwell Museum. Most important to Dolores were her visits to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy where one could find her in prayer and contemplation.
Dolores was an avid sports fan, favoring the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. Her father "Champ" Rybar and her brother "Little Champ" Rybar were both coaches who influenced her passion for sports from childhood. Dolores was a longtime member of Saint Joseph Church in Shelton. In addition, she was dedicated to the nuns at the Carmelite Monastery in Loretto, PA, where Masses will be said for her. Dolores is survived by her devoted daughter, Susan "Sue" of Shelton, her sister Martha Banda of Johnstown, PA, and her treasured twin nieces Ann Rozsi of MI and Judy Rees of FL. She also leaves her grand-nephew Donald (D.J.) and grandnieces Jenny, Amanda and Martha. Dolores was predeceased by her brother Donald S. Rybar of Erie, PA, and her niece Mary Janak of Johnstown, PA. Services will take place at the family gravesite in Johnstown, PA at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Carmelite Monastery, 2101 Manor Drive, P.O. Box 57, Loretto, PA 15940 in Dolores' name.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Apr. 8, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Dolores Evans

9 Entries

April 20, 2020

Dear Susan,

We are sincerely sorry for the loss of your mom.
Keep her in you fondest memories and find comfort in knowing she is at peace with the Lord.

Bill & Maryanne Frager

Kathy Dechant

April 15, 2020

Dear Sue,

I feel blessed to have met your mom at one of our Lay Carmelite gatherings a few years back. She was a delightful and "sparkly" lady. No doubt that she is enjoying the company of St. Therese and all the Carmelite saints and blesseds.

Know that your are in my prayers and those of the Lay Carmelite community in Shelton.

May the peace of Carmel be with you,
Kathy Dechant

Carol Frager

April 15, 2020

Sue-So very, very sorry for your loss. She will be a loss for all in the neighborhood. She was a beautiful person. I was thinking of her the other day & was going to send a Get Well Card. She has been through a lot & I'm sure will rest in peace. Thoughts & prayers are with you at this time from all our family.

Judith Rees

April 9, 2020

Dolores was a wonderful Aunt. With her Maureen O'Hara good looks, and her zest for life, Aunt Doe made visits to CT a joy. When I would head back home, Aunt was always there to see me off with her bag of sandwiches, and other goodies, packed lovingly and thoughtfully...all designed to make the long trip back to FL a tad more comfortable. Dolores and Sue took my children on wonderful travel adventures, and in doing so made memories to last a lifetime. While I will grieve her loss, I know that Aunt is now in Heaven with all those that made that journey before her. Miss you, dearest Aunt, but I have the blessed assurance that one day we will be reunited. Judy

April 9, 2020

My sincere sympathies to the family. Dolores was a wonderful person and was always ready to help, whenever I had contact with the Mayors office: May she rest in eternal peace. Joseph J. Kudrak, LT. Shelton Police Ret.

Chris Zahor

April 8, 2020

Mrs. Evan's was a kind person with a kinder soul. Her love of her home was truly remarkable. Oscar her gardener will be glad to see her in the big garden in the sky. Never forgotten.

Deb Hansen

April 8, 2020

Susan~
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. May wonderful memories sustain you through this sad and difficult time.
God Bless!!

Dee Young

April 8, 2020

Susan, so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom is now resting in the arms of our Lord.

Dolores Gross Gilbertie

April 8, 2020

Dear Susan:
I am so very sorry for your loss. My mother, Martha Gross (who passed in 2017) often spoke very fondly of you both. May your wonderful memories comfort you.

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