ola evans
Ola L. Evans, 82, of Weirton, died Monday, January 31, 2005 at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born August 8, 1922 in Wallace, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas and Z. Pearl Swiger McKenna. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lambert M. Evans on February 4, 1996; two brothers, John and Ed McKenna; four sisters, Mary Madich, Florence Lahr, Margaret Stire and Loretta Wilson. Ola was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Weirton. She enjoyed crocheting, playing video games and shopping. She is survived by her son Martin Evans; two daughters, Tanya Evans of Orlando, FL and Bronwyn Dunn of South Easton, MA; brother Thom McKenna of Wallace, WV; sister Irene Munday of Follansbee, WV and two grandchildren, Brandon and Justin Dunn. Friends will be received Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where funeral services will be held 11AM Thursday with Pastor Chuck Jerman presiding. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1421 East 12 Mile Road, Building A, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Share tributes with her family at www.grecohertnick.com

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  1. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your mother. The Austin Family of Marland Hgts. Road Lowell and Patricia Austin Diane Austin Owens Janet Austin Mueller

  2. I received an Email from Edie DiBacco this morning with the news and am so sorry to hear this. We visited with Mrs. Evans in the summer of 2003 and were so happy that she remembered us…since it had been over 30 years since we had spent time at her house with Tanya. I have many great memories of those years.

  3. Dear Tanya and Bronwyn, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you both. The slide show that was shown at the funeral home of your beautiful mother and family was absolutely wonderful. I will always cherish the fond memories we’ve shared. My thoughts and Payers are with you. God Bless. Love, Edie

  4. Evans Family, When your Mom came back to church it was a joy. She was always cheerful, and full of jokes and life. She made me smile a lot. Her sunshine was infectious. I knew she was ill but she still came until the last few months. I will miss her. I will remember her.

  5. Although I did not know Ola personally, I know her son Martin. Matt is one of the kindest and loving people I know and I want to share my condolences with him and his family. Ola, may you rest in peace. God Bless You.

  6. I DID NOT KNOW OLA, BUT I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH HER SON, MARTIN (MATT).. MISS OLA, YOU DID A FINE JOB RAISING A WONDERFUL SON. FLY WITH THE ANGELS NOW, OLA. MY MOTHER IS IN HEAVEN AS WELL. PERHAPS YOU BOTH WILL MEET.

  7. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to my dear friend Martin and his family . My heart goes out to you

  8. Martin – I am so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. I know this is difficult for you and I’m just a shoulder away. God Bless, C.


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