Judy Koval

KOVAL Judy (Wray) Koval, age 61, of Westerville, Oh., died Thursday, October 6, 2005 at her home following a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Fay (Sherman) Wray Sr. Owner of Koval Knives where they were recognized nationally for their excellence in servicing the knife making industry. Attended Grace Baptist Church, Westerville and member of the Association of the Knife Makers Guild. Loved spending time with her grandsons and taking them to NASCAR races. 1963 graduate of Buffalo High School. Preceded in death by parents, husband Michael "Mick" Koval whom she married June 12, 1963 and passed away March 17, 2005, 2 sisters Beatrice and Shirley. She is survived by 1 son, Troy Koval; 1 daughter, Tracy (Craig) Wallace; 3 grandsons, Ty, Austin and Hunter Wallace, all of Westerville; 1 brother, Carl (Betty) Wray, Buffalo; 1 sister, Charlotte (Jim) Whitehair, Byesville; 1 sister-in-law, Beverly (Jim) Moore, Cambridge; many nieces and nephews that loved her dearly. Calling hours will be on Sunday, October 9, 2005 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at BLACK-EPPERSON FUNERAL HOME, 231 E. Main Ave., Byesville, where service will be held on Monday 11 a.m. with Dr. Murray Murdock officiating. Interment will be at Buffalo Cemetery in Buffalo, Oh. Donations may be made to the Stephanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at James Cancer Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, Oh. 43210. Condolences may be sent to befh@cebridge.net.