Thelma (Vera) Evelhoch

THELMA EVELHOCH

Thelma LaVera (Vera) Evelhoch, 84, of Lewistown, June 28, 2025.

Born December 22, 1940 in Wilmington, DE, she was a daughter of the late Robert S. And Thelma (Williams) McCall. She was a stepdaughter of the late Christine Crum McCall.

Vera was a 1958 graduate of Carlisle High School. She married Ronald P. Evelhoch in 1962 and dedicated the following two decades to raising four loving children. Vera had a 30-year career with The Bon Ton in Lewiston where many had the privilege of meeting her and knew her for her kindness and great sense of humor.

Surviving are husband Ronald, children Michele A. (Bill) Lewis of Lewistown, PA, Michael L. (Tammy) Evelhoch of Mechanicsburg, PA, Patricia J. McCauley of New Cumberland, PA and Gregory S. (Melinda) Evelhoch of Easton, PA, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother Robert McCall of California, a stepsister Christine Bush of New Jersey and two stepbrothers, William Crum of York and James Crum of Carlisle, PA. She is preceded in death by her sister Valerie McCall, and stepbrothers John Crum, Jr. and Thomas Crum.

A private service will be held to honor Vera’s life.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Mifflin County Library (www.mifflincountylibrary.org).

Ronan Funeral Home, Carlisle, is handling arrangements.