Donald Marcellus Evans, 88, of a lifelong resident of Point Marion, Pa., passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Born in Springhill Township on April 23, 1932, he was a son of the late Paul O. and Ruby (Titus) Evans.
A 1950 graduate of Point Marion High School, where he was active in the choir and minstrel shows, he worked for 35 years as a petroleum engineering technician with the U.S. Department of Energy in Morgantown.
Marcellus was a faithful member of the New Geneva Baptist Church, most recently serving as an honorary deacon and a former member and past president of the Board of Directors of the Cedar Grove Cemetery Association. He loved working on the family farm and was so knowledgeable of his family genealogy and their roots in Springhill Township going back many generations.
Surviving is his loving wife of 68 years, Shirley (Bowers) Evans; a granddaughter, Andrea Polowsky and her two girls; several nieces and nephews, including Patricia Heidt and Barbara Williams; two dear friends and neighbors, Martin Daugherty and Mike Kennedy; and his faithful and constant canine companion, “Buddy.”
Preceding him in death were his two sons, Deon M. Evans and Brian D. Evans; and two brothers, Paul G. and Charles W. Evans.
Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Pa., Philip S. Rishel, owner and director, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Wednesday and from 10a.m. Thursday until the 11 a.m. hour of service with the Rev. Terry Hagedorn officiating. Interment follows in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Geneva.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to the New Geneva Baptist Church, c/o Nancy Loring, 6 South St., New Geneva, PA 15467.
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