Blanche Marie Check Kovach
Blanche Marie (Check) Kovach, 93, Masontown, Pa., passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Lafayette Manor in Uniontown, Pa.
She was born in Bessemer (Masontown), Pa., on March 27, 1925, daughter of Pasquale and Virginia (Raspi) Check.
Blanche was a graduate of German Township High School.
Before retiring, she was owner/operator of The Country Store in Masontown, Pa.
A long time member of the United Methodist Church, Masontown, she was very dedicated to her church family, serving on the Kitchen Committee and frequently preparing her famous spaghetti and meatballs.
For many years Blanche was also an active member of the Italian Ladies Circle.
She was predeceased by her parents; brothers: Robert Check, Jerry Check, Richard Check, Frank Check, Albert Check, and Randy Check; and her sister, Pearl Check Mondichek.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 72 years, Alex Kovach, daughters: Joyalyn “Joy” Zaidan and husband Dr. James Zaidan of Stone Mountain Georgia, and Janet Marchelletta and husband Ronald of Belle Vernon, Pa.; son, Alex Kovach Jr. of Greensburg, Pa; grandchildren: Janine Timmermann and husband Jason, Sarah Kovach, Casey Kovach, Michelle Fioravati and husband Nick, Michael Marchelletta and wife Brianne; great-grand children: Addison, Campbell, Juliet, Angelina, Nico, Luca, and Zachary; sisters-in-law: Mary Check and Darlene Check; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH, JR. FUNERAL HOME, Seven River Ave., Masontown, Pa., on Monday, April 23, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m
Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., the hour of the Celebration of Life Service in the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Masontown. Rev. Bob Lewis and Rev. Maria Wiblin will officiate.
Interment will follow in Masontown Cemetery, Masontown, Pa.