Donna Evans Obituary
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Born April 4, 1950, in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Weona (Bechtel) Stratton.
She and her husband, Daniel A. Evans, celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on October 16, 2025.
Donna graduated from Pen Argyl High School, Class of 1968. She earned her R.N. at Cedar Crest College and her Nurse Practitioner master's degree at DeSales University.
She was currently employed as a P.R.N. by St. Luke's North, Bethlehem. Previously, she been a nurse educator at St. Luke's Hospital. She had been Head of the Short Procedure Unit at the former Easton Hospital. Prior to that, she was a certified school nurse in the Easton Area School District.
Donna was well known for her knitting creations, which regularly won top honors at the Allentown Fair competitions. She was very involved with the Pocono and Linda Ann's Greyhound Adoption, having recently adopted her fifth Greyhound.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a brother, Robert Stratton, of Texas, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Lynn Newsome.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson Borough, is in charge of arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.strunkfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 www.heart.org.
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Jean White
November 28, 2025
Donna was one of my classmates at Eaton Hospital School of Nursing. (Class of 1972). I am so sorry for your loss!
Jeane Bedo Titus EHSN Class of 1967
November 28, 2025
The Florence Nightingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
On behalf of the Easton Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, please accept our deepest sympathy.
Pat Burnett
November 27, 2025
Donna was one of a kind always had a story I enjoyed working with with her and I was lucky to be her friend RIP my friend
Karin Curcio
November 26, 2025
I always admired Donna and all her professional accomplishments. She was the face of our profession to me and someone admired by many. I am saddened to read she is gone.
May she rest in Peace. My deepest sympathy to her family & friends
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LaDene Dutt
November 25, 2025
I have many fond memories of Donna from our 3 years attending Easton Hospital School of Nursing. She will be missed by many of our Class of 1972. May she rest in peace.
Danielle N. Ringhoff
November 25, 2025
I worked with Donna at Easton Hospital over summers and breaks from college, back when she was in charge of SPU.
Donna was very kind and a supportive mentor.
My condolences to her family.
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