Sophia Kovach
Sophia Buchan Kovach, 88, long time resident of Dilliner, Pa., died Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at home. Born April 10, 1916, in Masontown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Cvijan “Nick” and Mildred Lovric Buchan.
A 1936 graduate of Point Marion High School, she was a faithful member of Saint George’s Serbian Orthodox Church in Masontown, where she served as President of the Kolo Sisters for 25 years. She was also a member of the SNF Lodge, attended Carmichaels Senior Citizens and was Past President of Shannopin Civic Club in Bobtown.
Surviving are her husband of 66 years, William Kovach, whom she married July 22, 1938; son, William R. Kovach and wife Beverly of Brunswick, Ohio; daughter Patricia Kay McIntyre of Brook Park, Ohio; four grandchildren, Raymond Barr, Carlene Rocheck, Stacy Easter and Christopher Kovach, all of Ohio; 10 great-grandchildren; and many friends who will long remember her sweet smile and loving spirit.
Predeceased are three sisters, Kate Kostanski, Mary Yatsko and Ann Kovach; and a brother in infancy.
Friends will be received in the RICHARD R. HEROD FUNERAL HOME, Point Marion, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday in the Saint George’s S.O. Church, Mason Heights, from 1 to 2 p.m., the time of service, with Fr. Rodney Torbic and Fr. George Yatsko officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pomen Service will be held today at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.