Gerald 'Jerry' Evans Sr., 83, of Claridge, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born April 19, 1941, in Swissvale, a son of the late Benjamin and Hazel B. (Bash) Evans. Jerry was a member of Plum Creek Masonic Lodge #799, Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Syria Shriners, and Trafford Sportsmen Club.In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois A. (Kemmerer) Evans; daughter, Janet Evans; and grandson Zachary Fleming.Jerry will be sadly missed by his son, Gerald F. (Dawn) Evans Jr., and his daughter, Jill F. (James) Fleming.Jerry was a proud grandfather of Kayla (Brian) Liszka, John (Jordan) Evans, Ian (Sarah) Fleming, Alexis (Jeffrey) Fleming, Brittany Evans; great-grandchildren, MacKenzie Evans, and Sage Liszka, whom he loved dearly. A gathering will be held for Jerry, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. Everyone is to meet at the funeral home: VAIA FUNERAL HOME, 463 Athena Dr., Delmont (724-468-1177), has been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gerald's memory may be made to Plum Creek Masonic Lodge #799, 9521 Saltsburg Rd., Saltsburg, PA 15239. Pittsburgh Syria Shriners, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick, PA 15024.To send online expressions of sympathy, obtain grief support information or directions, please visit www.VaiaFuneralHome.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.