Margaret P. Evans

Margaret P. Evans, 66, of Shippensburg, PA, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at home with her husband. Born near Syracuse, NY on June 4, 1947, the daughter of James Patsos and the late Margaret Jones Patsos, she grew up on her family's dairy farm, the second oldest of ten children. In marriage, she shared her life lovingly with Arnold "Art" Berman for twenty eight years. Margaret recently retired from Shippensburg University, having taught photography, digital imaging, and communications courses for seventeen years. She was a mentor and a role model for numerous students beginning their careers. Her own photographs have been widely exhibited in galleries locally and throughout the United States. She was also a talented jewelry creator. She was a Board member at Shippensburg's SHAPE gallery, was active in the Carlisle Arts Community, and participated in nationwide professional, educational and arts organizations. Her artistic work was inspired by her persistent joy, her optimism, and her eagerness to view life in all its compelling aspects. She avidly worked with and for animals, dedicated to supporting shelters, defending animal rights, and finding nearby homes for abandoned cats and kittens. Previously, Margaret lived in Rochester, NY, teaching at Mohawk Valley Community College and teaching and holding administrative posts at Rochester Institute of Technology. In earlier years, she lived in Seoul, Korea, teaching at a private school. She also served in the Peace Corps in Zaire, Africa. Margaret was thankful for her ongoing involvement and participation in the friendship and spiritual community of the Unitarian Universalists of Cumberland Valley. She is survived by her husband Art Berman, by her father James Patsos, and by eight siblings, James, Stephen, Eileen, Christine, Mark, Daniel, Catherine, and Nancy. Her sister Carolyn predeceased her. A Memorial Service for Margaret Evans will be announced in the near future. In Upstate New York, her family will also be holding a service to celebrate her life and mourn her passing. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg.