John J. "Jack" Evans, 76, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 at his residence.

He was the husband of Joan C. Creveling Evans, with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage this past May 27 ^th . Born in Wilkes Barre, PA he was the son of the late John G. and Theesa Crouse Evans.

A lifelong educator for 39 years, Jack had been a teacher, Principal and Director of Elementary Education for the Penn Manor and Conestoga Valley School Districts, until his retirement in 1996.

He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed traveling in the US and abroad, and gardening.

Jack was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

In addition to his wife, Joan, he is survived by his son David J. married to Paige Evans of Lancaster, his daughter Suzanne L. married to Larry N. Barto Jr of Cheyenne, WY  and his 4 grandchildren: Meredith, Zachary, Haley, and Christopher. He was preceded in death by his son, William T. Evans.

Friends are invited to attend Jack's Memorial Service on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 2PM at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA. His family will greet friends following the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to the Conestoga Valley Education Foundation, Box 10871, Lancaster, PA 17605. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 560-5100