Josephine C. Evans

Josephine C. Evans, 74, a lifelong resident of the Preston section of Hanover Township, Pa., passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Aug. 9, 1950, the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Bardar) Fialkowski. She was a member of the graduating class of 1968 of Hanover High School. She continued with her education and was a graduate of LCCC and Bloomsburg State College where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1976. She retired in 2019 after working at the Social Security Administration office for over 40 years.

Josephine was a devoted wife and loving mother and sister. She was a devout member of St. Leo the Great Parish, Ashley.

Preceding her in death were her husband of 34 years, Richard P. Evans Sr., in 2011; son, Richard P. Evans Jr., in 2023; brothers, Joseph Bardar and Teddy Fialkowskil; sisters, Joan Harding and Margaret Coroneos.

Surviving are her son, Stephen T. Evans and his fiancee, Kelly Evanko, Dunmore, Pa.; sister, Ann Warnick, Ashley, Pa.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Leo the Great Church, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley, with the Rev. Vincent Dang officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends are invited to a memorial visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley.

The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to the entire staff of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital ICU, and also to the entire staff of Compassionate Care Hospice, especially Brianna, for the excellent care and compassion given to Josephine in her time of need.

Donations may be made in her memory to St. Leo the Great Church, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley, PA 18706.