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Paul Kovats Obituary
Mr. Kovats was born July 23, 1936, in Mansfield, the son of Peter and Daisy (Scherer) Kovats.
A graduate of Mansfield High School, he earned his Bachelor Degree from Ohio University in Athens. He earned his Masters Degree from Youngstown State University in Youngstown.
Mr. Kovats taught for 30 years in the Madison School District at Madison High School. After retirement, he taught for 10 years in the Perry School District at Perry High School. He enjoyed coaching football and basketball in Madison, Perry, and Geneva.
Paul enjoyed watching, participating, and coaching all types of sports. Mr. Kovats enjoyed the outdoors, he was an avid golfer, fisherman, and jogger.
Survivors include his wife, Ilona Yoe, whom he married on June 24, 1967; sons, Christopher of Madison, Deverest of Madison, Peter of Buckeye, Ariz., and Nicholas of Glendale, Ariz.; grandchild, Cameron.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley (Papcun); and his parents.
Private family services will be held at the Hospice of the Western Reserve.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, hospice.org/donate.
Arrangements by Blessing Cremation Center online at www.blessingcremationcenter.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Kovats
Charles Brewster
July 27, 2023
I enjoyed Paul as my geometry teacher and football coach.
Tedd Pennoyer
January 8, 2020
Sorry for your loss!
RON CRAWFORD
March 9, 2012
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF PAUL KOVATS, SO SORRY TO READ OF THE PASSING OF PAUL . MY DEEPST CONDOLENCES TO YOU ,IN YOUR LOSS .A GOOD GUY, HE IS REMEMBERED , BY MANY ,IN OUR DAYS AT MANSFIELD MADISON H.S. SINCERELY ,RON CRAWFORD "MADISON 55" ,COLUMBUS ,OHIO
Will Angle
January 20, 2012
May he rest in Peace
January 19, 2012
So sad to hear the passing of Mr. Kovats. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Traci, Oh
Glen Potter '81
January 19, 2012
So sad to hear that Coach Kovats has passed. May his family find peace and comfort in the Lord during this difficult time. If I may reflect, he settled the football program at Madison after a few years of turbulence. He installed an offense that was built on sheer power. I'm grateful that I had a chance to play for him and fight for that extra yard. I'm a better man and coach today because of him. "Coach, rest in peace."
Vicki Mayer
January 18, 2012
Very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Kovats. He was always very sweet and kind.
Valerie (Papcun)Weber
January 18, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Paul's passing. Please know that the whole Kovats Klan is in our thoughts and prayers. I will always have fond memories of going to your house in Madison with Mom. Those were some fun times! God Bless you all!
Debbie Powell
January 17, 2012
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Smith
January 17, 2012
May the perpitual light shine upon you.God be with you. A special friend of many years ago.
January 17, 2012
Sorry to hear about the passing of Coach Kovats. He was one of my favorite coaches in the early seventies. Mark Dressman (Glendale, Az)
Tedd Pennoyer
January 17, 2012
My deepest regrets go out to the entire Kovats family. Growing up without a father figure, Mr. Kovats was always very happy to step into that role and help my brother and I whenever needed. Always positive! He will never know the positive impact he had on us as a man and a father. Thanks Mr. Kovats.
January 16, 2012
I was a classmate of Paul at Mansfield Madison, the class of 1954. Our sympathy and prayers to the family.
Phyllis (Grimwood) Heffner
Janet & Jack Dyson
January 16, 2012
Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We attended high school with Paul. Our prayers are with the family.
Greg Upole
January 16, 2012
Our condolences to the family. May the Lord be with you and offer you comfort and peace as you reflect on Paul's life. Coach will certainly be missed.
Jim Hall
January 16, 2012
Many fond memories and stories. My thoughts are with the family.
Deb Gucciardo (Gerred)
January 16, 2012
My heart goes out to all of the family and friends... watch over them and comfort them as they need one another to lean on! May you rest in peace!! Wonderful and caring man!
Jim English
January 16, 2012
He was my first football coach when I was 6 years old. Reconnected again when I reached the HS level and he hadn't changed a bit. A warm and gentle man that always had time for me and whomever needed him. He was a wonderful man and an even better role model. He will be missed.
Chip McClintock
January 16, 2012
I was shocked as I just now opened FACEBOOK, and saw the news. Coach, I'm sure you are very much so, Resting in Peace now!!!! My deepest regrets to the Family! Chip McClintock
Ken blystone
January 16, 2012
Coach was a caring person and a fierce competitor. I can still see him jogging in his sweats...
God's Blessings to all the family. May your minds,hearts,and homes be filled with peace,comfort,and strength. R.I.P. Coach
January 15, 2012
Mr. Kovats was my algebra math teacher at Madison High School. Today, I am a professor of economics and applied mathematics at an Ivy League university. Mr. Kovats was an early inspiration.
Madison Schiberl
January 15, 2012
It is very sad to see a uncle of mine go. he was a great man and i loved him so much more than anything. he did so much for everyone and others around him. i will miss him very much and see him again someday.
R.I.P Uncle Paul
Tracy Yoe
January 15, 2012
Have too many awesome memories of Uncle Paul! Looked forward to spending days with my cousins when we were kids because Paul would take us to the high school on Saturdays to play basketball and go on the trampolines! Not enough time in the day to share all the memories. So glad we have them and he will always be in our hearts.
January 15, 2012
Have too many awesome memories of Uncle Paul! Looked forward to spending days with my cousins when we were kids because Paul would take us to the high school on Saturdays to play basketball and go on the trampolines! Not enough time in the day to share all the memories. So glad we have them and he will always be in our hearts.
Jack Higley
January 15, 2012
Paul was a special person. Worked with him for 30 years at Madison and enjoyed contact with him.
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