WAYNESBURG — Jane Shaper Evans, 74, of Waynesburg, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, in Southwestern Regional Hospital, with her husband, Philip, by her side.

She was born in Erie on June 7, 1934, a daughter of Urban and Louise Echnoz Shaper. She married Philip Evans on Aug. 22, 1958, and he survives.

Mrs. Evans graduated from Meadville High School in 1952, where she was an accomplished musician, being a member of the orchestra and marching band. She graduated from Edinboro State Teachers College in 1957 with a degree in elementary education and began a career in teaching. In 1990, she completed her master’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She taught elementary education and remedial reading over a 30-year career. Her teaching career included service at Jackson Elementary in the Bellevue School District, followed by service at various elementary schools of Keystone Oaks School District. Her last teaching service was as a remedial reading teacher in the Central Cambria School District, in addition to Holy Name.

She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, attending Steelers games for more than 30 years. Her social and community activities included women’s club, ambulance association and hospital volunteer.

Surviving are her husband, Philip, of Waynesburg, with whom she celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 22, 2008; a son, Philip Larry Evans; and two grandsons, Philip and David Evans of Charleston, W.Va.

Friends and family will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Robert W. Waid Funeral Home Inc., 581 Chestnut St., Meadville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at Saint Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church in Frenchtown, with Father Dennis Veltri as celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Hippolyte Cemetery.