Evelyn J. Tropp

Evelyn J. Tropp, 77, of Pottsville passed away Thursday, October 10th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Allentown.

Born in Pottsville on February 6, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Edward S. & Anna (Kiefer) Drye.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Norman J. Tropp.

Evelyn was a proud 1964 graduate of Minersville Area High School.

She retired as a bank teller from Union Bank & Trust Company, Pottsville.

Evelyn was of the Catholic faith; a member of the former St. Francis of Assisi, Minersville. She had also sang in the choir of St. Mary's Church, Minersville.

Evelyn was an avid Philadelphia Phillies, and Penn State fan.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by two daughters: Charlene, wife of  Christopher Morgan, of Pine Grove; & Karen, wife of Shawn Schmitt, of Pottsville; son,Norman C. Tropp, of Pottsville; two grandchildren: Clarissa Evelyn Morgan, & Shea Christopher Morgan, both of Pine Grove, three sisters: Helena, wife of  Robert Pogash, of Minersville; Mary Felty, of Pine Grove; & Janice McClintock, of Burlington, NJ, brother, Irvin, husband of Marie Drye, of St. Clair; brother-in-law, Ben Frantz, sister-in-law, Mary Ann Zurat, wife of Frank, several nieces & nephews, and beloved cat, Tigger.

In addition to her parents, Evelyn is also preceded in death by siblings: Edward L. Drye, Ann Smith, Florence Drye, Catherine Frantz, & Rita Geiger.

An evening viewing will be held from 5-7 PM Wednesday, October 16th at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona.

A Catholic Funeral Service will be conducted at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 17th at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home. An additional time for viewing will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service.

Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.

At the family's request, memorial donations in Evelyn's name may be forwarded to Make a Wish Greater PA and WV, The Gulf Tower, 707 Grant St. 37th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, or an SPCA of the donor's choice, or Minersville Public Library, 220 S. 4th St., Minersville PA 17954.