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Janet Evans Obituary
Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth Edmunds Davis. Before retirement, when she moved to Little River, S.C., she was a bookkeeper for the Keystone Water Co.
She was an active member of Mount Bethel Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and served as organist for many years. Upon retirement, she was an active member of Bible Fellowship Baptist Church in Little River, S.C.
She loved to sing and volunteered with many choral groups in both Pennsylvania and South Carolina throughout her lifetime. An avid sports fan, Janet, along with her husband Jack, attended many Abington Heights football games, but were most notably fixtures at Abington Heights wrestling matches, both home and away, for many years.
Surviving are a son, Dean Evans of Bethlehem, and his wife, Kate; daughter-in-law, Debbie Evans of Chambersburg, Pa.; and son-in-law, Dave Phillips of Yerkes, Pa. Jack and Janet are also survived by 10 grandchildren, Heather Evans, Courtney Leiphart and her husband, Brad; Scott Phillips and his partner, Peter; Karen Littlewood and her husband, Dave; Mark Phillips, Wendy Bauman and her husband, Dan; Drew Evans, Kyle Evans, Dave Evans and Kristy Evans; as well as eight great-grandchildren, Reese, Quinn and Kelyn Littlewood, Evan Phillips, Davis and Delaney Bauman, Lilly Coughlin and Walter Bayshore.
She was preceded in death by her son, John "Jack" B. Evans III; and her daughter, Carol Evans.
The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. from the Mount Bethel Baptist Church, 1341 Layton Road, Clarks Summit, with services by the Rev. Donald Hasselman, pastor. Friends may call on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the St. Luke's Hospice, c/o St. Luke's Development Office, 801 Ostrum St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.
For directions or to send an online condolence, visit the funeral home website.
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Sue Fahy
August 22, 2016
Most recently, Janet was a roommate to my Mom at Westminster Village. Oh what fun they had joking and telling stories. When I visited my Mom, I visited with Janet too. She is already missed and so much.
Debbie Causey
August 20, 2016
We all loved Janet and Jack very much. They were second grandparents to my children. I don't know what I would have done without them when I moved to NMB SC. Very good people. The Best. I am sure Janet is in heaven singing with her dad . Love you Janet .
Debbie Causey
August 20, 2016
We all loved Janet and Jack very much . They were like second grandparents to my children .They were very special people . She is missed every day at the Barnacle in Cherry Grove Beach. I am sure she is heaven singing with her dad . Love Ronnie Debbie Brittany and Jake Causey
Joylynn Tomlin
August 19, 2016
Sorry for your loss been years since I seen her.
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Rick Evans
August 19, 2016
Great memories of many vacations spent together and growing up next door. My sympathy and prayers are with Dean & family.
Al & Marsha Evans
August 19, 2016
Many great memories of both Janet & Jack over the years. Our prayers are with all the family.
Jo Ann Walczak
August 19, 2016
We loved Janet like a mother. Our sympathy to all of the family.
Jeff Reim
August 18, 2016
Dean and Kate,
Saddened to hear of Aunt Janet's passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Kathy
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