Ida M "Stewart" Kovack

Ida M "Stewart" Kovack obituary

Ida M "Stewart" Kovack

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Saints Simon and Jude

8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester, PA 19382

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29

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Saints Simon and Jude

8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester, PA 19382

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Ida Kovack Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ruffenach Family Funeral Homes - Drexel Hill on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Ida Kovack of West Chester passed away on September 16, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents the late George and Mary Stewart. She is survived by her loving husband, Ken. She is deeply missed by her family and friends.

Ida loved spending time with her loved ones. She was an animal lover and is reunited in heaven with her cats, Holly, Domino and Glenda. She also loved Miller Light and you could often find her at Duffers Pub with a smile on her face and a story for all to hear.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday September 29 at 10:30 at Saints Simon and Jude Church with her Funeral Mass immediately following at 11:30.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

29

Viewing

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Saints Simon and Jude

8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester, PA 19382

Send Flowers

Sep

29

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Saints Simon and Jude

8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester, PA 19382

Send Flowers