JOHN R. EVANKO, age 74, son of the late Susan (nee Jakubovsky) and John Evanko; brother of the late Gloria; cousin of many; dear companion of Denise Meinhardt.  John was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University.  He was an avid gardener and accomplished speed skater.  John was also a talented musician and a lover of astronomy and physics.  Passed away suddenly September 9, 2021.  Funeral Service Thursday, September 16, at 10:30 A.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., where friends may call THURSDAY 9:30 A.M. UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE.  Interment Sunset Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Cleveland Metroparks, 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44144 or online at https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/support/donate/tribute-giving