Evelyn Ann Dostalik

Evelyn Ann Dostalik, 88, of Ohioville, PA passed away January 1, 2026, at Hemsley House of McCandless surrounded by her loving husband and children.

Evelyn was born on June 20, 1937, to Mike and Theresa Hornick in East Liverpool, OH. After graduating from Midland High School, Evelyn attended Duquesne University where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. While there, she met the love of her life, Ernest (Ernie) Dostalik. They were united in marriage on December 26, 1959.

Evelyn and Ernie started their life together in Aspinwall, PA, where Evelyn taught in the Fox Chapel school district. A short time later they moved to Midland, PA, where Ernie started working at George’s Pharmacy and Evelyn cared for Ernest Jr, their newborn son. Evelyn and Ernie later welcomed two more children, daughter Theresa, and son Martin.

Shortly before the birth of Theresa, Ernie purchased George’s Pharmacy. Evelyn took over the bookwork for the business while continuing to substitute teach in Midland and Western Beaver. Her work increased two-fold when they purchased a second location – Porter’s Pharmacy in Moon Township, PA. Evelyn continued in this role for 47 years, until both locations were sold.

In 1968, Evelyn and Ernie built a home on the edge of her parent’s farm and orchard in Ohioville, PA. There, many wonderful memories were made as a family.

Evelyn loved spending time in the kitchen cooking staples like lamb, stuffed cabbage, potato salad, banana bars, and Silver Star ham for family and friends. She and Ernie often held family dinners on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and enjoyed hosting large family reunions, graduation parties and wedding receptions at their home, where their large backyard and pool offered the perfect place to gather.

Traveling with family and friends was something Evelyn treasured. Her favorites included several trips to Aruba with Ernie; a Hawaiian family vacation; four trips to Slovakia; an Alaskan cruise; and a trip to the Grand Canyon with friends. She also enjoyed trips to Illinois and Iowa to attend her grand/great-grandchildren’s concerts, recitals, birthday parties and graduations.

Evelyn is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ernest Sr; children Theresa Dostalik (Monaca, PA) and Marty (Kari) Dostalik (Urbandale, IA); daughter-in-law Becky Dostalik (Walnut, IL); grandchildren Ruth (Isaac) Vohland (Walnut, IL), Ben Dostalik (Walnut, IL), Adam Dostalik (Indianapolis, IN) and Haley Dostalik (Houston, TX); great grandchildren Livia, Audra and Jacob Vohland (Walnut, IL); and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Theresa Hornick; brother Mike Hornick; “brother” Tony Vohar; sister-in-law Norma Hornick; and son, Ernest Dostalik Jr.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Noll Funeral Home in Beaver, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, January 6 at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Center Township, PA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed toward the Marfan Foundation (marfan.org/donate) and Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).

The family would like to thank the staff at Hemsley House of McCandless and Hope Hospice for their loving care and support.