Donald E. Evans, Sr., 79, of Hermitage, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, in his home.

Mr. Evans was born  October 19, 1940, in Sharon, a son of Paul and Dorothy (Dresch) Evans.  He graduated from Sharon High School in 1958 and attended Youngstown State University.

He retired in 2003 from McClay and Son, Pittsburgh, where he was a salesman for 35 years.  Following retirement, he worked part time at Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh.

Donald was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Hermitage.

He had a passion for traveling and was proud of visiting all 50 states and 22 different countries. Donald was a hardworking man full of integrity and made sure to instill those traits in his children.

Donald loved to laugh and be around others, especially his family.

He is survived by his wife, the former Anne T. Yanak, whom he married August 28, 1987; two daughters, Dori Sferra and her husband Thomas, of Greensburg, PA, and Dana Brown and her husband David, of Grove City; a son, Donald E. Evans, Jr. and his wife Andrea, of Willoughby Hills, OH; six grandchildren; Deron Sferra and his wife Natalie, Bryan Sferra and his wife Missy, Tyler and Austin Evans, and Zoe and Abbey Brown; and four great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother, Ronald Evans.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart Association, at www.Heart.org

Calling hours will be 11 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday (01/23/2020) in the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State Street, Sharon.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home, with Rev. Ericjon Thomas, officiating.

Interment: America's Cemetery, Hermitage.