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Steve Kovach

Passed 7/6/2010

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Obituary For Steve Kovach

Steve Kovach, 82, of Rayland, Ohio died Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the home of his daughter Gayle in Canfield, Ohio.  He was born April 6, 1928 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Louis and Elizabeth Foldi Kovach.  Steve retired as an engineer after 36 years of service from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel where he was the yardmaster on the railroad.  He served in the Navy during WWII as a navy radar man second class.  He received, at the age of 16, for his service to this country the Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal.  Steve was a member of the NRA, Mingo Sportsman Club and a charter member of GKL Sportsman Club.  Preceding Steve in death were his 1st wife Jean Houghton Kovach; 2nd wife Delores Bensie Kovach and three brothers George Kovach, Joseph Gabor and Charles Kovach.  Surviving are his children Stephanie (Bud) Means of Toronto, OH, Pamela (Bruce) Brown of Toronto, OH, Gayle (Dean) Kline of Canfield, OH, Barbara (Galen) Bradley of Cincinnati, OH, William (Andrea) Bensie of Rayland, OH and Joel (Debbie) Bensie of Rayland, OH; two brothers Frank Kovach of Wintersville, OH and Louis (Lillian) Kovach of Brilliant, OH; two sisters Pricilla Fhlor of Bloomingdale, OH and Susie Vandine of Texas; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Friday 4 – 7 p.m. where a service will be held Saturday 10 a.m. with Rev. Sam Retzer officiating.  Burial at New Alexandria Cemetery where Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad will perform military honors.   Memorial donations may be directed in Steve’s name to Kolmont Community Church

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  • 09/03/2024

    Karen Tucci

    Gail, Stephany, and Pam, I was so sorry to here about your dad. I wish I could have attended the services but I just got home last night and found out. I used to have so much fun at your house when we were a wee bit younger. Your mom and dad were always the best. I will always have fond memories of the time I got to spend with you and your parents.

  • 09/03/2024

    Susann Simpson

    Dear Stephanie, Pam, and Gayle, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am sorry that I am unable to attend your Father's services. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will contact you, Stephanie, at a later time. Love, Susann

  • 09/03/2024

    Carol (Wrkich) Zapolnik

    Stephanie, Pam, and Gayle: I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. May his memories give you peace at this difficult time. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

  • 09/03/2024

    Karla Walker

    May GOD continue to bless and keep you and your family in your time of mourning.

  • 09/03/2024

    Kelly Treadway

    Stephanie so sorry to hear about your father I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers if you need anything even just a shoulder to cry on you know how to find me...

  • 09/03/2024

    Sally (Wrkich) Muller

    Stephanie, Pam, and , Gayle, I was so very sorry to hear about your Father. You and your families have my most heartfelt sympathy. Sally

  • 09/03/2024

    Debbie DeMarco

    Dear Gayle and family, Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your dad. We hope he is now at peace. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care, The DeMarcos

  • 09/03/2024

    Barbara Schilling

    Dear Stephanie,Pam Gayle and family. Sorry for your loss .You are in my prayer and thoughts. My Dad always spoke fondly of your Dad and I too have fond memories as well of your parents. Wish I could be there to support you. Love you all Barbara

  • 09/03/2024

    Kathy Corsi

    Steph,Pam & Gayle and families Offering my sympathy to you for your Dad's passing. I realize you have all been through a very difficult time. He is at peace now. All of you were very good to him and I'm sure he realized that and loved you all very much. With Deepest Sympathy... Kathy

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