Thomas J. Hovanec

Sherry, Rachel, and Matt,
I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by many.

Sherry and family, We are certainly sad to hear of Tom's death.
He was the true teacher everyone should experience once in
their lives. You have our heartfelt sympathy.
George / Sue Murphy

Sherry and family, What a loss. Tom was one of the truly rare
teachers and a kind man. Our sympathy to you.
George and Sue Murphy

Tom and I were friends in Jr. and Sr. High School. I just learned of his passing as I was out of town. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

Jim Rockovich, Mt. Lebanon, PA

A great teacher, a wonderful friend,
his influence will never end.
His work on earth is done,
eternal life has begun.
May God grant peace and comfort to all who mourn his passing.
Blessings,

My sympathy, Sherry, for the loss of your husband, Tom. He was, in deed, a great teacher, who enriched the lives of his students every day. His love of history was such an important part of his life. I'm sure he made history live for his students. As a colleague I always enjoyed speaking with him. He had a wonderful outlook on life. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your husband.
Sincerely,
Julia K.Megnin

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hovanec family during this difficult time. God bless your family.

So very sorry for your loss. Although I never knew Tom, I read the wonderful comments made by students and I do not believe there could be better tributes than those given by students whose lives he truly affected. I know that he had to have been a special man. My sympathy to Charine, my friend on the Symphony Board, and to all of the family.
Judith Wadding

I would like to offer my sympathy to the family of Tom Hovanec. He was a lifelong educator who had a profound impact on the Butler community and beyond. I was a student of Mr. Hovanec' s in what I believe may have been his first year of teaching at the old Center Avenue Elementary School. He was a great teacher and role model and I still remember some of his lessons, especially in science where we would crush cans using vacuum pressure. I also know that he was a very kind and compassionate...