Ruth Romayne Evans

Ruth Romayne Evans, 82, of Brownsville, formally of Malone Ridge Rd, Washington, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Donnell House, having been diagnosed 50 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born November 4, 1930, in Washington the daughter of George D. Bungard Sr. and Grace R. Hatfield Bungard Nowlin. Mrs. Evans graduated from Trinity High School in 1950 and was a homemaker. She was a member of Multiple Sclerosis National Chapter, AARP, Washington Senior Center, Center in the Woods in California, PA. Ruth is a member of United Christian Church of California and a former member of Fairhill Manor. She enjoyed traveling worldwide even while confined to a wheelchair and also enjoyed word search puzzles and bingo at the senior center. On August 18, 1952 she married Harry E. Evans Sr., who survives. Also surviving are a son, Harry E. “Butch” Evans Jr. and his wife Marrie of Scottsdale, Arizona; a daughter, Diane Yurkovich and husband Peter of Washington; a sister, JoAnne Lederhos of Bailey Colorado; two grandchildren, Evan Yurkovich and Danielle Haugh; three great grandchildren, William Evans Haugh, Sophia and Henry Haugh. Deceased is a brother, George D. Bungard, Jr. Friends will be received Sunday, April 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue were services will be held Monday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jana Quisenberry officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Gardens in McMurray. Memorial contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.