Stella L. Evans (nee, Cowan), 89, of Bartlett, IL, formerly of Whitehall, Bethel Park, State College, Erie, and Johnstown, PA died peacefully on January 7, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1933 to Louis and Stella Cowan in Johnstown, PA.

Stella had a heart for God and shared His love with everyone she met, spending much time in prayer and gifting a smile and kind word to all. She was a blessing to everyone who knew her and will be truly missed. Known as the beloved wife to her late husband, M. Francis Evans, most loving mother to Michele Rieger (Tom) and Michael Evans (Kim), cherished Granny to Christine McMinn (Cregen), Zachary Evans (Cheera Rinker and Ryleigh Komarinski), Brian Rieger, and Corey Evans, and adoring Great Granny to Hudson and Delaney McMinn. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings (Leona, Charles, Louis, and Raymond Cowan), and great grandson (Rory McMinn).

The family will receive friends from 9:30- 10:30 AM, Monday, January 16, 2023 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home 301 Curry Hollow Rd. Pittsburgh, PA, 15236. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Germaine Catholic Church, 7003 Baptist Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102 on January 16th at 11:00 AM. Internment to follow at Queen of Heaven Mausoleum in McMurray PA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation made out to "The Sisters of St Joseph of the Third Order of St Francis" and mailing it to: The Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis, Mission Advancement Office PO Box 305 Stevens Point, WI 54481-0305 or by visiting https://ssj-tosf.org/giving/donate-online/