Duane "Dane" E. Evans Jr.

Duane “Dane” E. Evans Jr., 55, of Osprey, Florida and formerly of Niles, Ohio passed away at 10:05 p.m. on Saturday April 4, 2026 in Las Vegas. He was born on April 22, 1970, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Beverly (Bowman) Vrbancic and the late Duane E. Evans Sr.

Duane “Dane” was a 1988 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toledo in 1992. He later obtained his Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He began his career with Scot Labs in Cleveland, Ohio and The Budd Company in Van Wert, Ohio, before dedicating more than 25 years to International, a career he truly valued.

Duane “Dane” had a passion for sports, especially cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and the Cleveland Indians. Above all, he loved supporting his children, proudly attending their football, basketball and baseball games. He also enjoyed boating on Lake Erie and treasured time spent with family and friends on the Lake Erie Islands and Cedar Point. These moments brought him the greatest joy.

Duane “Dane” will be remembered as a fun-loving person who brought laughter wherever he went. He had a creative mind and a playful spirit, always finding ways to make others smile – often through a well-timed joke or an unforgettable prank. If you knew him, you knew to be especially on guard around April Fools’ Day, as no one was ever safe from his sense of humor.

He is survived by his mother Beverly (Richard) Vrbancic of Warren; his son, Saylor J. Evans of Nokomis, Florida; his step-daughter, McKenzie (Ryan) Rapp; his granddaughter, Rory Rapp. He is also survived by his sister, Jill Evans Walsh of Florida and his brother, Jeff Evans of Struthers.

He was preceded in death by his father, Duane E. Evans Sr.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday May 23, 2026 at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home 126 West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446. A Memorial Service will follow at 4 p.m.