John Evans

CANFIELD - John Evans, 80, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born September 25, 1944, in Youngstown, the son of Ruth and Richard Evans.

John was a 1962 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. He attended Youngstown State University, where he obtained his bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 1968.Upon graduation, John was employed by several manufacturers of steel foundry equipment in sales. His work, which he found very rewarding, took him to various countries.

John was a member of the First Covenant Church in Boardman. He loved golf andenjoyed time at his cabin.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Evans of Canfield, who he married on August 16, 2002; his faithful friend and companion, Barney; daughter Jennifer (Mark) West and son John Evans; grandchildren, John West, Ella West, and Evan West; nephew Dr. Charles VanDyke; niece Karen VanDyke of Columbiana and her son, Ryan; stepdaughter Erica Creque, son in law Don Creque, and three step-grandchildren, Foster and Liam Creque of North Las Vegas, and Charley Baun Raleigh, NC.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving and faithful friend Cloe, his sister Norma (Evans) VanDyke of Youngstown, as well as his stepson Chris Baun of North Carolina.

A funeral service will be held June 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm at First Covenant Church in Boardman.Calling hours will be held June 18, 2025 from 3 to 5 pm at the First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, Ohio 44512.A special note of thanks and much gratitude is extended to John's nephew Chuckie for the care and support he provided over the years. They had a special relationship.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any material contributions be made to the First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, Ohio 44512, in his memory.