Decker

Evelyn M. Decker, 99, of Valencia, passed away Friday evening, Aug. 4, 2023, in the comfort of her home.

Born in Meyersdale, Pa., on April 23, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Homer Fritz and Elizabeth “Maude” Schrock Fritz.

Evelyn graduated from Berlin Brothers Valley High School in 1941 and North Hills Passavant School of Nursing in 1971. She was employed as an LPN on the second floor OB-GYN Department of UPMC Passavant for 23 years until her retirement.

Evelyn was a member of the Valencia United Methodist Church. She married Millard M. “Mick” Decker on June 13, 1946, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1999.

She is survived by her son, Millard Martin Decker, of Kittanning; two daughters, Connie Gmuer and her companion Roger, of West Virginia, and Cheri Rodgers and her husband Al, of Butler; one granddaughter, Arin Rodgers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Kalkowski; her grandson, Tyler Rodgers; and two sisters, Mary Lou Fritz and Catherine Pritts.

DECKER — Friends of Evelyn M. Decker, who died Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at MCDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, with services to follow with the Rev. Nancy Zahn officiating. Private burial services will take place in Glade Run Cemetery.

The family of Evelyn M. Decker suggests donations to Valencia United Methodist Church, 66 Almira St., Valencia, PA 16059.

Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.

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