Evelyn Carline McFalls

Evelyn Caroline McFalls, 97, formerly of Fairview Drive at Brethren Village, Lititz, PA, died on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness. Evelyn proudly lived in independent living until her death. Born in Lancaster, PA on January 14, 1921, she was the widow of Frank James McFalls, whom she married at 16, and the daughter of the late John Edward Miller and Mae C. Miller Graybill. Her step father was the late George Graybill. She received her GED during her mid-40’s from J.P. McCaskey High School. Evelyn was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church, and worked for RCA as a mounter and inspector, working 37 ½ years and retiring in 1986. Evelyn worked at the former Graybill’s Bar and Grill in Lancaster and was noted for making the best crab cakes and clam balls in Lancaster. Her biggest passion was her family. She enjoyed archery, was a vicious pinochle player and at one time was on a bowling team through RCA and also played on a championship baseball team. She was a member of the VFW in Millersville. She became a grandmother at the age of 41. She had a gift to crochet, providing her children and grandchildren with an item made with her love. She also made prayer shawls for her church. During World War II, she worked for Stehli’s Silk Mill and Hamilton Watch where she built fuses for bombs. She is survived by her children, John J. McFalls (Ac); Charles E. McFalls, (Davene D.) both of Lancaster, PA; daughter-in-law, Roberta K. McFalls, Hanover, PA, eight grandchildren, four step grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 11 great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Frank J. McFalls, Glenville, PA; great granddaughter, Chelsea McFalls, New Oxford, Daughter in Law, Diane Keith McFalls, and three brothers, John Miller, George Graybill, and Robert L. Graybill. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Evelyn’s Memorial Service at Otterbein United Methodist Church, 20 E. Clay Street (corner of N. Queen & Clay Sts.) Lancaster, PA on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Jonette Gay officiating. The family will receive friends at the luncheon following the service. Private interment will take place at Conestoga Memorial Park. In addition to flowers, contributions may be sent to Otterbein United Methodist Church, attn: “UMCOR”, 20 E. Clay Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 or the American Cancer Society (she was a 3-time cancer survivor) 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.