Evelyn A. Asonevich SPRINGFIELD — Evelyn A. Asonevich, 93, died peacefully at home Sept. 10, 2020. She was born June 5, 1927, in Chester, to Lawrence and Grace (Todd) Bowers. She earned her GED at age 52. She married Joseph S. Asonevich on Aug. 17, 1949, in Chester. He predeceased her Sept. 11, 2010. Evelyn spent the majority of her life as a homemaker. She also worked as a cook, for 13 years, in the Riverside Middle School cafeteria. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church choir for 48 years and a candlepin bowler for 20 years. She enjoyed camping, reading and made the best chocolate chip cookies. Her Polish bread, that she made for the family every holiday, won first prize at the Agricultural Fair. Survivors include two sons, Walter Asonevich (Kim) of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and Bernard Asonevich of Springfield; three daughters, Bonnie Hills (Jesse) of Hartland, Christine Greene of Springfield and Catherine Bullock (Raymond) of Bellows Falls; a brother, Hartwell Bowers of Covington, Pennsylvania; a sister, Alfa Bourey (Elwin) of Crystal Lake, Illinois; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Evelyn was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Asonevich; a brother, Lawrence Bowers; three sisters, Alice Balch, Marilyn Shea and Thais Matthews; and a daughter-in-law, Valerie Asonevich. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Davis Memorial Chapel. Friends may call from Noon-1 p.m. prior to the funeral. A graveside service will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Evelyn’s name may be made to the Springfield Family Center Food Pantry, 365 Summer St. #333, Springfield, VT 05156.
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