Thomas Stephen Evans Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thomas Stephen Evans, Sr., 58, of Long Branch, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021. A son of the late Thomas D. Evans and Peggy Poprosky Rattay and stepfather Donald Rattay who survive and reside in Monessen, he was born in N. Charleroi on March 23, 1962. Formerly of Monessen, Tom has resided in Long Branch since 1998. A 1980 graduate of Monessen High School, Tom had been a member of the Orchard Christian Fellowship Church in Monessen, the Roscoe Volunteer Fire Company, former member of both Monessen Fire Departments, and was a former Pennsylvania State Constable in Long Branch. The best damn painter in the Valley, Tom was self-employed as a painting contractor for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting with his children and his nieces. In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kathy Diane Plavko Evans; three sons, Stephen Molek (Adrian Hernandez) of Long Branch, Thomas Evans Jr. (Allyssa Grove) of Monessen, Jacob Evans of Brownsville; two daughters, Ashley (Eric) Selva of Rostraver Twp. and Marley Evans of Long Branch; a sister, Trudy (Ryan) Speck of Monessen; three brothers, Timothy Evans of Washington, PA, Terrence Evans (Michael Seftas) of Farmington, and Tony Evans of Monessen; three grandchildren, Skyla Molek, Audrey Selva, Kathryn Selva; his father in-law, Bernard G. Plavko of Monessen; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his faithful companion, Cairo. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jenny Marie Bogdan in 1997; maternal grandparents, Steven and Margaret Poprosky; and paternal grandparents, Robert and Mary Evans. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 4 to 6 P.M. at the Orchard Christian Fellowship Church in Monessen. A memorial service will begin at 6 P.M. with Pastor John Custer officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. 724-929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

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Thomas Stephen Evans Sr.

March 23, 1962 - February 28, 2021