Michelle R. Evans, 64, of North Whitehall Township, died Oct. 28, 2026, at home. She was the wife of the late Eugene R. “Rik” Hafeman Jr. for 20 years.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of Harry W. of Pottstown and the late Agnes (Pastva) Batzel.

She grew up in the Phoenixville area and graduated from Phoenixville High School. In 1988, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in social work from West Chester University.

For nearly 20 years, she worked at Industrial Services, Whitehall. For the last seven years, she worked as a materials manager.

She was a volunteer with North Whitehall Township Emergency Management.

She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Allentown, where she was active with the outreach and bereavement committees, ran Women Walking In Faith and sang and played the piano.

In addition to her father, she is survived by a son, Kyle T. of Schnecksville; a brother, Michael Batzel of Pottstown; two sisters, Monica and spouse Brendan Saboe of Schwenksville and Melody Carson.

She was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Douglas Carson of Royersford.

Contributions may be made to the church, 1046 W. Cedar St., Allentown.

Arrangements were made by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown.