Michael F. Evanitz, 73, of McDonald, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, in Washington Hospital. Mr. Evanitz was a graduate of North Fayette High School and was a foreman for Shenango Inc. for 30 years, retiring in 1973. He served in the mechanized cavalry of the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. Mr. Evanitz was a member of McDonald Alliance Church and Imperial S.N.P.J. Lodge 106. On January 26, 1946, he married Viola Mae Smedley Evanitz, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Michael L. Evanitz of Pittsburgh and David E. Evanitz of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Janet Wigfield of Finleyville; two sisters, Anna Bouchon of Imperial and Julia Steinheiser of McDonald; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Deceased are four brothers, Steven, Nicholas, Joseph and Thomas Evanitz; and three sisters, Frances Evanitz, Rose Bush and Catherine Cinicola. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Friday, July 24, 1998Michael F. Evanitz
World War II veteran received Purple Heart
He was born August 25, 1924, in Tyre, a son of Nicholas and Julianna Gervas Evanitz.