Obituaries

Marlond J. Evans Jr.

March 26, 1943 - September 30, 2026

At the request of the family, the graveside service will be private, at which time Marlond will be laid to rest together with his wife, Lorraine. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests any donations be made in Marlond’s memory to Washington Fire Company #3, PO Box 212, Salem, NJ 08079.

Marlond J. Evans, Jr., 83 years old, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026. He had been residing at Autumn Lake at Southgate for over the past year and half due to health issues.

Marlond was predeceased by his parents, Marlond Sr. and Marion of Salem; his beloved wife of 54 years, Lorraine; as well as his sisters, Faye Pancoast and Marion Shimp.

Marlond worked at the Pennsville Post Office for over 35 years before retiring. He also delivered the Sunbeam newspaper early in the morning for many years occasionally with the help of his sons. He was a longtime member of the Washington Fire Company #3 in Salem City for over 20 years before stepping away. Marlond was involved with the Boy Scout Troop 28 of Salem with all his sons until the troop disbanded in 1990.

Marlond was well known at the Pennsville Septemberfest for his “Evans Roast Beef.” He enjoyed picking his grandson up from school every afternoon, his family trips to Wildwood, NJ to play in Mariners Casino and to get his favorite chocolates and fudge from Douglass Fudge!!!

Marlond leaves behind one sister, Jean Ridgeway of Hancocks Bridge, NJ; 5 sons – Marlond III of Woodstown, NJ, Harry (Alvina) of Las Cruces, NM, Tom (Deb) of Roanoke Rapids, NC, Gary Hogate (Krystal) of Richmond, VA and David (Kirsten) of Carneys Point, NJ; as well as 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests any donations be made in Marlond’s memory to Washington Fire Company #3, PO Box 212, Salem, NJ 08079.