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Evelyn Gertrude Coleman
12/09/1936 - 05/25/2024
Obituary For Evelyn Gertrude Coleman
Evelyn Gertrude (Smith) Coleman, 87, Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born December 9, 1936 in Summerhill, the daughter of Vincent and Regina (McConnell) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Coleman and then by her second Robert Heid; infant son, Lawrence; sisters, Audrey, Dorothy, Lydia, Sylvia, Carol; brothers, Russell , Richard and Gary. She is survived by her loving children: Elizabeth “BJ” (Donald) Lantzy, Mary Lynn (James) Xenophon; Joseph (Barbara) Coleman; grandchildren: Meghan, Travis, Danielle, Luke, Christopher, Theo, Sarah, Casey, Kelly, five great grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Walter, Lois, Myrtle, Duane, Clifford, Gerald “Jake”, Edward; as well as Robert’s family: daughter, Linda (Jeff) Newcomber and her children Chelsea, Jaqueline, Archie and numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn grew up on a farm and was one of sixteen. She was devout catholic who was civically minded and enjoyed an active lifestyle. She regularly supported church events including coordinating an annual Easter egg hunt. She was the first council “woman” in Portage, Pa, managing projects to better the community, including a recovery in the wake of the 1977 floods. Both in Pennsylvania and Florida, you could find her riding her bike, sewing and out dancing. Family and friends will be received Friday, May 31, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Stevens Funeral Home, Inc. 146 North Main Street Carrolltown, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. Additional visitation will be held in the Boniface Wimmer Room of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Carrolltown on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9:00 am until the 10:00 am funeral Mass at the church, by Rev. Michael Gabler, OSB. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Germany. You may leave condolences at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or on our Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.
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