Evelyn "Evie" Salak Lewis of Johnson City went to be with her Lord on Sunday October 10, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY. Her late husband, Ron Lewis preceded her in death October 16, 2016.
Born on July 20, 1943 in Scranton, PA to the late Nicholas and Anna (Bochnak) Salak, she was a longtime member of St. Basil's Russian Orthodox Church, Simpson, PA. She was a 1961 graduate of Waymart High School, Waymart, PA. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Mansfield State College, Mansfield, PA, and her Master of Science and Education degree from the State University of New York, Cortland.
She was a loving wife and devoted aunt to her niece and nephews. Her passions included teaching, singing, playing piano, gardening, snowmobiling, and riding ATV's. She was also a great lover of animals, especially her German Shepherds, Gretel and Heidi.
Surviving are a brother, Nicholas G. Salak, Berkshire, NY; a nephew, David A. Salak, Berkshire; a niece, Andrea L. Salak, Buffalo, NY; a nephew, Mark A. Salak and wife Jennifer, Hendersonville, NC; a great-nephew, Torsten; and many cousins, special friends and co-workers.
Calling hours and viewing will be held at Chopyak-Scheider Funeral Home, 326 Prospect St. Binghamton, NY on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 4-8pm.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11am at St. Basil's Russian Orthodox Church, 33 Midland Street, Simpson, PA. The Very Rev. Archpriest David Hritcko presiding, with interment at Canaan Corners Cemetery, Waymart, PA.
Kindly share your reflections of Evie on her guestbook at Chopyak-Scheider.com.