Evans

Paula (Vodenichar) Evans, 95, of Zelienople, formerly of New Sewickley Township, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Passavant Community in Zelienople.

Paula was born Sept. 10, 1930, in Rochester, Pa., daughter of the late Anthony and Alta Vodenichar. She was a Rochester High School graduate. She retired in 1992 after 27 years with Mine Safety Appliances in Callery. She was a lifelong member of Oak Grove Lutheran Church.

She had a passion for sewing, ceramics, crocheting and counted cross stitch. Her children and grandchildren benefited from her generosity of gifting her wonderful works to them. She also enjoyed music and loved to sing. Among many of the records she collected was her favorite artist, Perry Como.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl “Blackie” Evans; a son, Dennis Evans; three brothers, Willis, Anthony and Dale Vodenichar; and four sisters, Dorothy Pfaff, Alta Musgrave, Jean Slingluff and Marjorie Young.

She is survived by four children, Donna Buchanan, of Collierville, Tenn., Gary Evans, of Cranberry Township, Nancy Gerster, of Conway, and Pamela Oberle, of Zelienople; two sisters, Nancy Knight and Carol Flickinger; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at the Passavant Community for the loving care given to their mother during her stay.

EVANS — A memorial service for Paula (Vodenichar) Evans, who died Monday, March 16, 2026, will held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 432 Hawkins Mill Road, Zelienople. Officiating will be her pastor, the Rev. Stephen Slepecki.

Arrangements for cremation handled by SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, 273 Route 68, Rochester, Pa.

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