Obituary

Roberta J. “Bertie” (Hughes) Evans, 99, of Cranberry Township, formerly Chippewa Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Township.

Born on February 21, 1926, in Ebensburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elmer J. and Emma E. (Roberts) Hughes.

Bertie was a homemaker and mother for her four boys, and her beloved girls, Jenifer Eckman Evans and Colleen Eckman Barley. Bertie was a devout member of the College Hill Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent for many years.  In her free time, she could be seen volunteering with Meals on Wheels, the former Beaver Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary, and the Margaret Patterson Auxiliary Children’s Home.  She was also a member of the Blackhawk Women’s Golf League and was known as a “card shark”, beating everyone at Five Crowns card game.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of over 65 years, Mahlon R. Evans, on July 14, 2012; her son, Craig Evans; a daughter-in-law, Jeanie (Cox) Evans; brothers, Roger (Henrietta) Hughes, Fred Hughes, Isaac Hughes, and Thomas Hughes; a brother-in-law, James Maurer; her sisters, Marion Templeton, and Anne Charles Browning.

She is survived by her loving sons, Richard “Rick” (Lucy) Evans, Jeffrey (Carol) Evans, R. Mark (Mary Beth) Evans; a daughter-in-law, Katherine Evans; grandchildren, Richard Evans II, Aniko (Adam) Nalevanko, Jennifer (Drew) Henry, Samuel (Emily) Evans, Nathaniel (Crystal) Evans, Jason (Nikki) Evans, Rachael (Christopher) Seip, Amanda (Logan) Jones, and Matthew (Lauren) Evans; great grandchildren, Luke, Brooke, Caroline, Louisa, Elias, Marc, Kensie, Karson, Reagan, Morgan, Addison, Emma, Callie, Levi; her sisters, Nancy Stephenson, Twila Claycomb, and Carolyn Maurer; a sister-in-law, Lois Hughes; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In accordance with Bertie’s wishes, no visitation will be held.  A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 1^st at 11AM at Lloyd Cemetery, 266 Manor Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931,   Please join us for a reception following at 1^st United Church of Christ 217 E High Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931.

Memorial contributions in Bertie’s honor may be directed to the South Ebensburg United Church of Christ (SEUCC), 380 Wilmore Beach Rd., Portage, PA 15946.  Our sincere thanks go to the staff of Sherwood Oaks, especially Tina and Jean, for their loving care and support over the years.

The GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., was honored to provide care and guidance to the Evans family during this time.