Evelyn M. Lydick Hankey-Pearce, 87, of Zelienople passed away on Sunday in Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople.

Born Nov. 25, 1931, in Smicksburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Reuben E.T. and Mary C. Gearhart Lydick.

She was a member of Park United Presbyterian Church in Zelienople, where she served as an elder and belonged to the Martha Circle.

Evelyn was the proud owner of Hankey's Sew-A-Hide in Zelienople for over 60 years and was a master seamstress specializing in sheepskin and furs.

In 1975, she earned her pilot's license and was an honorary member of the Con Dor Air Club.

She also was a commander in the Civil Air Patrol based in Zelienople.

Evelyn was a member of the Butler Squares.

She is survived by one daughter, Cathy (Allan) Runninger of Franklin; one son, Robert (Sandra) Hankey Jr. of Arizona; one sister, June Knox of Gibsonia; five grandchildren, Lynn Runninger Tabor, Michael (Amanda) Runninger, Dawn (John) Barcala, Kristal (Shawn) Stevenson and Robert (Kristina) Hankey III; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Lois (Gary) Wiley of Zelienople and Vickie (Scott) Mason of Maryland; two stepsons, Richard (Joyce) Pearce of Cranberry Township and Bryan (Billiejo) of Maryland; seven step-grandchildren; and six step-great- grandchildren.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert A. Hankey Sr., who died Jan. 11, 1993, and her second husband, Edwin J. Pearce, who died on Dec. 17, 2018; two sisters, Viola and Kathryn; and a granddaughter, Candance.

HANKEY-PEARCE — A memorial celebration for Evelyn Hankey-Pearce, who died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Park Presbyterian Church, Zelienople.Arrangements were entrusted to A. Carl-Kinsey Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home, Zelienople.Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.