George R. Evans Sr.

George R. Evans, Sr., beloved husband, father, pap, "Proud Patriot", of Neptune Place Scranton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023, as a guest of Oak Ridge & Taylor Rehabilitation Healthcare in Taylor, Pennsylvania. He was 92 years of age.
Born Sunday, December 7, 1930 in Ashland, the son of the late William, and Susan (Willing) Evans.  George was also predeceased by; brother William Evans; son-in-law, Joseph DeSarro.

Surviving are; his wife of 69 years whom he adored, Joan (Dally) Evans;  son, George R. Evans, Jr. and his partner Joanna Brandt of Scranton; daughter, Chandelle DeSarro of Scranton,  grandchildren, Chad Evans and his wife Caitlin, Brittany Wasilewski wife of Joseph, Joseph DeSarro, Justin DeSarro;  great grandchildren, Ethan, Elliot, Joseph, Kinslee, Paislee. Many nieces and nephews also survive George.

A graduate of the former Coaldale High School, George served honorably in the United States Marines during the Korean War. Retiring from R.C.A. of Dunmore, George was a longtime member of the Coaldale American Legion having served as Judge Advocate.  He was an ardent Philadelphia sports fan, and had coached his grandchildren in Little League.  George relished time spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A Funeral Service will be at 11 o'clock A.M. on Thursday August 3, 2023 from the funeral home.  Friends may call on the morning of from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. and on Wednesday afternoon August 2, 2023 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Interment with Military Honors bestowed will be in Sky View Memorial Park, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

The family would like to send their deepest gratitude to the Oak Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility for all of their gracious help and compassion during George's stay.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com