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Donna R. Kovach
1950 - 2016
Donna R. Kovach
1950 - 2016
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BORN
1950
DIED
2016
Donna Kovach Obituary
She was born to Loretta and Donald Callaway, June 12, 1950, in Orange, New Jersey. Donna graduated from the NJ School for the Deaf in 1968. Donna was crowned Miss Deaf New Jersey in 1971 and presided until 1973. She married Karl Kovach in 1972, and they lived together first in Bloomfield, NJ and then Towaco, NJ, before retiring to Brewster in 2010.
Donna was a teacher's aid at Lake Drive School (Mountain Lakes, NJ) and cared deeply about making a difference in the lives of her students. She and her husband Karl were active members of the Cape Cod Model A Club & the AACA and enjoyed traveling to antique car shows around the country to compete with their 1931 Model A Ford.
Donna loved the beach and had fun going to craft shows. She was an active crafter herself making beautiful gifts for family and friends. Donna had a loving and generous spirit always seeing the good in others. She willingly gave of herself and was beloved by all who knew her.
Donna is survived by her husband, Karl, and two children, Dave and Karla, both of New York City. She is also survived by her mother, Loretta Callaway and sister, Laura Donnelly.
A viewing will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. Sunday July 10 at Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home in South Dennis. There will be a short service on Monday July 11 at 11 a.m. followed by a burial at the Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Donations can be made in Donna's name to Maya's Hope.
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Ron & Liz Rozynski
July 18, 2016
Karl and Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to reach all of you for the great loss of your wife/mother. Donna had a big heart to serve her volunteering time to help people at Lake Drive, Deaf Adult Ministry of St. Peter The Apostle Church and NJCCD Club. We still carry many memories of her through the rest of our lives. We miss her dearly. Rest In Peace.
Carole Chazen
July 14, 2016
Donna was my classmates. Surely we all miss her . Peace
July 12, 2016
Karl, David and Karla,
We are very sad to hear she is gone. She had a wonderful
personality, full of life. It was pleasant working at HLR. She
will be in our memories forever.
Diane & Rick Carlo, Farmingdale, NJ
July 11, 2016
Our deepest sympathy, we are extremely heartbroken, we are very sorry your loss. Donna had a very beautiful personalltiy We never shall forget together we traveled and went to campsites. She is in heaven beautiful peace & an another new world. We will always miss her forever & ever.
David & Mary Cunningham, East Windsor, NJ
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Shari Danzi
July 11, 2016
I am so very sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was such a sweet, light hearted, and caring person. While working with her at Lake Drive School, she shared her talents, patience, caring nature and especially her humor. The older students welcomed a chat with Donna as a wonderful role model. The younger students loved her smile and open heart. The staff appreciated her insights, laughter and especially her acting talents in our school's plays. She will be sadly missed.
Karl/Mary Carolyn Flail
July 11, 2016
Bereavement is so personal that both of us, unless we have experienced it ourselves can comprehend its grief. Donna was loved by us who are friends with her. Her pleasant vitality was a continuous inspiration. We hope that our caring will lessen the sorrow you bear.
Edith Kessel
July 10, 2016
I am deep sad and shocked to hear of Donna's passing. I worked with her at Teacher Aide for few years at Lake Drive School. i missed her dear. My condolence to you and whole family.
Hal Knapp
July 10, 2016
Karl and Family,
In the very short time that we have known Donna, we saw her kind, caring, loving way that made up her beautiful personality.
Our deepest sympathy.
Pogue
July 10, 2016
Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. We will surely miss the presence of a truly lovable and kind person.
Eli, Carrie, EJ & Mae Pogue
Evy Salvato-Rood
July 9, 2016
My deepest condolences, I'm so sorry for your loss. Donna had a beautiful personality I will miss her.
Evy Salvato-Rood ( West Seneca, NY)
Joanie Stiffler
July 9, 2016
Karl and family,
No words can express how much of a beautiful person you was, sleep in peace sweet angel~~~~
Remember we had lunch together with Ricky Carlo at HLR all the time.
Joan and Robert Stiffler
Barbara Ciardella-Sanzari
July 8, 2016
We were very sadden upon hearing Donna's passing. We all loved her for she had such beautiful personalty, full of life. We all will not forget her for the rest of our lives. Our condolences to you and you family.
Barbara, Sal, Al-Louis and Alyssa
Rob Firestone
July 8, 2016
Deepest sympathy to Karl and family. Donna was a loving person, full of life, We all will not forget her for the rest of our lives.
Karen Kleiman
July 8, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jennifer Lechleiter
July 8, 2016
My deepest condolences, I am so sorry to hear about Donna's passing. What a lovely lady she was! We worked together at Lake Drive School and I knew her to be so kind, welcoming, funny and compassionate. She will be remembered and missed always.
John Schoenfelder
July 8, 2016
What a loss; and now a new trial in life. Diane and I wish you the peace of mind to accept and the strength of spirit to endure.
Suzanne Schuler (Burns)
July 8, 2016
What a shocking NEWS about Donna's passing, I had known her for a very long time as I used to live in Bloomfield, too, she was a very nice lady and fun to be with. Sending my condolences to her husband and children. She will be missed.
July 8, 2016
Dear Karl and family,
We are so sorry to hear Donna passed away - she was a very nice lady. Shall never forget her from our school.
RIP, Donna.
Phelim and Kathy Corcoran
Whiting, NJ
July 8, 2016
Karl and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Donna was such a great person. She was a person who was dedicated to helping others. I especially appreciated her involvement with the St. Peter's Church bible study group for the deaf. She is in our prayers...Fr. Goode - CDSP Moderator
July 7, 2016
We send our deepest sympathy to Karl and the family; may you all stay strong and comfort. Donna was a wonderful person with a big heart and now she is your angel. Hugs, MaryAnn and Tony Bystrycki
July 7, 2016
Karl, David and Carla,
We are deeply saddened and sorry to hear about Donna's passing. We are grateful that we had the chance to see the family a few weeks back. It does not seem real that this has happened.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Love Aunt Margie and Barbara
Stephen BOYSON
July 7, 2016
Im so sorry to hear of your loss Karl, Your wife was so nice to me. A star flew over that night and bright. RIP Donna you are a loss.
Ilana Cohen
July 7, 2016
Dear Family's Donne,
When my first year of work in Lake Drive she show me her friendly always. This moment time my grief of her loss forever. I pray for her peace in heaven with comfort. May God bless of her and all of you.
Deepest Sympathy.
Ilana Cohen
Marion & Joe DeLusant
July 7, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss, we both knew Donna from our school, New Jersey School for the Deaf and outside of our school through deaf community. She will be sorely missed. Our condolences to your family...
Marion & Joe DeLusant, Millsboro, Delaware
Mary Sullivan
July 7, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman and knew How to make me laugh out loud. I will cherish all of the times I had with her. She won't be forgotten.
July 7, 2016
Karl, David and Karla
We were sadden upon hearing Donna's passing. We both loved her for she has such a beautiful personality and has such a big Heart towards anyone. Our condolences to you and your lovely family.
John Donovan and Jodi Barron
Amy Marseglia
July 7, 2016
Karl, David and Carla,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Donna was such a warm and delightful person. We are shocked and saddened by her early departure. We have watched while you have transformed your beautiful Cape home. Donna's influence is everywhere to be seen. We will miss her. Much love and support, your neighbors Amy, Bob, Cesi, Domenic, Leo Marseglia and Emily Chun.
July 7, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss, Donna was such warm and sweet person, our condolences to you and your family Diann and Peter Belsanti
Mary Ellen Dolan
July 7, 2016
I am deeply saddened to hear of Donna's passing. I worked with her for many years at Lake Drive School. She was very loved by the students and staff. She was also a very important part of the St.Peter the Apostle Deaf Ministry with myself and others. She served as a Eucharistic Minister and Liturgical Reader. She also helped to prepare many Deaf children to receive their sacraments in the Catholic Church. She had a heart of gold and will be missed by many.
Corinne Sanzaro
July 7, 2016
Donna was such a warm and loving person. Always had a smile on her face. She will be missed.
Bev Golden
July 7, 2016
We re very sorry to hear this news, , we re thinking of you and your family , very deepest sympathy re with you......
Tim n Bev Golden
July 7, 2016
Karl, David and Carla,
So sorry and shocked to hear of Donna's passing. Everyone in our family loved her. She was always so delighfful to be with,,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our only consolation is knowing she is wrapped in the arms of Our Lord and His Blessed Mother - and we will see her again.
. Only wish we lived closer to be with you at this time. We are so greatful that you stopped over to see us last month.
Love and prayers - Aunt Eleanor and Family
Ruby Valentin
July 7, 2016
My deepest sympathy I am so sorry for your loss. I was lucky to have met Donna she was such a nice person. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Marie Gervasio
July 7, 2016
With Deep Sympathy, we are sorry to hear of Donna's passing and want you to know our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Marie Gervasio
July 7, 2016
I am sorry to hear about Donna's passing and want you to know our thoughts & prayers are with you - with Deep Sympathy & Understanding.
Anna Vega
July 7, 2016
We are so deeply sad to hear that she is gone. She was so positive easy going person and warm sweet heart. We cherished our memories and heart of her. Rest in peace. Love you, Anna Vega and William Barron. PS I edited my mistake for the name and it is me. Anna Vega
Marianne Stayer Vennemeyer
July 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
July 6, 2016
We are sorry for your loss. Donna was such a great person, she will live on in our memories forever. William Barron and Anna Vega
Donna Kovach
July 6, 2016
We are so deeply sad to hear that she is gone. She was so positive easy going person and warm sweet heart. We cherished our memories and heart of her. Rest in peace. Love you, Anna Vega and William Barron
Louis Rivas
July 6, 2016
We were shocked that she was gone. She is always sweet and friendly lady. We missed her. Rest in Peace
Louis and Barbara Rivas
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home
July 6, 2016
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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