Evalene C. Lasher

1937 - 2025

Evalene C. Lasher, 88, of New Kensington, formerly of Kittanning, passed away on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at her home. She was born on April 7, 1937, in Johnstown, the daughter of Steven J. and Vivienne C. (Kegg) Klesyk. Evalene co-owned Lasher's Decorating with her husband, Albert. At the age of 50, she pursued her nursing education at Lenape Technical School, where she earned her LPN. She was employed for many years at Dr. Moore's office in Ford City. Evalene found joy in gardening, painting, and decorating, and she especially cherished the holiday season. She loved to bake and was known for preparing wonderful treats for everyone, including her mailman and garbage collectors. Music was a constant companion in her life, and she delighted in playing a wide variety of songs on her Alexa. Above all, her greatest joy came from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who held a special place in her heart. Evalene will be remembered for her kind spirit and her gift of conversation, as she could carry on a conversation with anyone. Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Lisa M. Jordan of New Kensington; son, Patrick T. Lasher and wife, Ann, of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Jessica Johnson and companion Victor Saunders, Megan Jordan, and Alannah Lasher; Jessica and Megan's father, William Jordan; great-grandchildren, Ryann Johnson and Chase Saunders; and sisters, Pauline K. Brutts of Gilbertsville and Vivienne K. Granda and husband, Thomas, of Westmont. Evalene was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Albert T. "Pete" Lasher, Jr., whom she married on July 19, 1974, and who passed away on Aug. 23, 2005; and her first husband, Leo Cortese. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at BAUER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 515 N. McKean St., Kittanning, PA. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at the funeral home, with Rev. Edward A. Walters officiating. Interment will be in Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, PA. Arrangements are being handled by BAUER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC. For those wishing to send a condolence to Evalene's family, please visit www.bauerfuneral.com.