Allentown, Pennsylvania
John J. Kovatch Jr. John J. Sonny Kovatch Jr., founder of KME and the Kovatch Organization, died on Saturday at his residence in Nesquehoning, he was 85 years old. He was the husband of Helen (Yelito) Kovatch, and they were married for 63 Years. Born in Nesquehoning, he was a son of the...
Read MoreMy deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Kovatch family. Losing Sonny was like losing my dad all over again. For 25 years he was my boss and my friend. For all his bluff and bluster, he truly cared about the people who worked for him. I will miss him. Ron Smith & Family
Ron Smith
February 03, 2011 | Ashfield, PA
I remember my grandfather, George Kowatch of Lansford (Sonny's uncle), taking me to Nesquehoning to visit "Aunt Anna" and then to swing by the Kovatch dealership to let me gawk at the new cars as a young kid. "Uncle Sonny" was always very gracious. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Gary Kowatch
February 02, 2011 | Frederick, MD
To the family of Sonny, we will miss him. us cousins didn't get to gether often enough.
Please accept our deepest sympathies
Joe & Monica Behun
February 02, 2011 | Wauchula, FL
Helen, Joe,
Entire Kovatch Family
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
I worked with my Uncle Len., (Lenson)
back in the late 50's / 60's doing
upholstering work on Sonny's car's, over in Coaldale. He was a motivated individual and will be missed.
Richard C. Rehatchek
February 02, 2011 | Coaldale, PA
Sorry to here of Sonny's passing. No matter what he was a great leader, and will be a loss to all.
Herb Rose
February 02, 2011 | Syracuse, NY
Kathy,Ric, and the rest of the Kovatch Family,
We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort,love and peace in the memories that you all shared.
Eric and Michelle Schmidt
February 01, 2011
Dear Helen, and family,
I am saddened to hear of Sonny's passing. He was a great man.
He will be sadly missed
Nancy Yasson
February 01, 2011 | PA
To the entire Kovatch family:
We were out of town when we heard of Sonny's passing. Our deepest sympathies to all of you. What a great man who did so much for the town he loved and called home. He will always be remembered as a kind, generous, man who loved his family (both blood and employees) and his church.
May your countless loving memories bring your heart comfort and peace.
John, Sue, Teo and JP Heckman
Sue Heckman
February 01, 2011 | Nesquehoning, PA
YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS TIME. MY DAD (PETE PETROCK) AND SONNY HAD GREAT TIMES TOGETHER GROWING UP IN NESQUEHONING. Pam Petrock Tootoo
Pam Tootoo
February 01, 2011 | Suffolk, VA