John William Evans

HANOVER TOWNSHIP-John William Evans, 37, of the Lee Park Section of Hanover Township, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 18, 1975, he was a son of William Delworth and Linda Carol (Holton) Evans of Hanover Township. He was a graduate of Hanover Area High School where he was a member of the football team. John was a veteran of the National Guard having served as a Sergeant with the Battery C, 1st Battalion, 109th Field Artillery. He served in Germany during Operation Enduring Freedom. After his military service, John was employed as a corrections officer at S.C.I. Dallas. A man of faith, John was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Holy Name Society. He was always willing to help with a church function and especially enjoyed volunteering for the church bazaar. He was also a member of St. Conrad’s Society, Wilkes-Barre. John was a devoted father. He coached his daughter Ashley’s softball team at the Wilkes-Barre Girls Softball League and coached his son Zackery’s team at Lee Park Little League. He was a Cub Scout Leader for both sons, Zackery and Nicholas. He was very devoted to his faith. He was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his wife and children. He was an avid Denver Bronco's fan. John always enjoyed helping other people. Even in John’s passing, he continues to help others by being an organ and tissue donor. John was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Holton; paternal grandparents William D. Evans, Sr. and Frances Evans, and Betty Stash, his wife’s grandmother with whom he had a special bond. In addition to his parents, he is Survived by his wife of 13 years, the former Tara Marie Trzcinski; his sons Zackery John Evans and Nicholas Michael Evans, both at home; daughter Ashley Elizabeth Evans, at home; brother Christopher James Evans and wife, Heather of Exeter; maternal grandfather, Richard Holton of Tunkhannock; mother-in-law Betsy “Boots” Trzcinski of Wilkes-Barre; father-in-law Tony Trzcinski of Plymouth; sisters-in-law Karen Trzcinski of Wilkes-Barre and Michelle Stine and husband, Dale of West Pittston; nephew and Godson, Dalin; nephew, Anthony; niece Madison; Goddaughters Hailey and Kaitlyn; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends may call Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Church, 226 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment with military honors will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Anyone attending the mass is asked to go directly to the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Church, 226 South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.