Sara Marjorie (Evans) Illig

Sara Marjorie (Evans) Illig, 101 of West Mifflin, formerly of Dravosburg, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital.

She was born in Williamsburg, March 1, 1921, to the late Lemuel E. and Cora (Chamberlain) Evans. Sara was the loving wife of 44 years to the late Bernard L. Illig.

She is survived by her daughter Sara A. (John) Fagan of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and sons: David L. Illig of West Mifflin and Paul L. (Lynn) Illig of Salisbury, N.C. Further survivors include her grandchildren: John, Sara, Patrick, and Rebecca; great-grandchildren: John Connor, Tess, Kate, Emma, Evelyn, and Joseph, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Sara was preceded in death by her sister Gladys Berkheimer and brothers: Harvey, Walter, and Eugene Evans.

She was a member of the Dravosburg United Methodist Church, as well as the Women’s Club and food bank.

She enjoyed painting, crossword puzzles, reading, and sewing.

A funeral was held Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, Dravosburg. Entombment followed at New St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered at http://www.finneyfuneralhome.com.