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Joseph Kovacich Obituary
Joe was born in Alliance, Ohio, January 12, 1951, to the late Joseph and late Katherine Kovacich. Joe was a 36-year member of the Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 109, Kent Lunker Luggers Bass Club and American Mensa.
Joe is survived by his wife of 30 years, Barb; daughters, Kathee Seiler of Cuyahoga Falls, Jessica Yeargin of Atwater; and son, Jim (Bobbie) Duffy of Huntsville, Ala.; brothers, Jim (Ginger) of West Salem, Bob (Jackie) of Atwater, Bill (Dory) of Alliance, John (Nina) of Atwater, Mike (Chris) of Randolph and Paul (Kim) of Marlboro Township; nine grandchildren and many, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Judy of Tuscon, Ariz. We all will miss him so very much.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Stark County, 3611 Whipple Ave., NW, Suite B, Canton, OH 44718. There will be a 'Celebration of Joe's Life' on Sunday, January 17, 2010. Please join the family for the 11:15 a.m. mass at St. Joe's church in Randolph and dinner immediately following at the K of C Hall next door.
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Tami Black
January 15, 2010
Barb, my sincere sympathy for your loss. I remember Joe always fishing when we used to camp and the long stories he always told at night. Although I will not be able to attend the celebration of Joe's life, my thoughts will be with you. Love, Tami
Rosie Mack
December 28, 2009
To Barb and Family, All Joe's Brothers and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Joe and send all my love and prayers. I will really miss him, especially all the laughter and fun that we all had with him all these years. He will always be in my memories forever. I love you all,
Aunt Rosie
Teresa Gifford
December 26, 2009
To Barb and all my cousins,
We are so sorry for the loss of Joe and send our love. He will be missed dearly but the memories and laughs we shared will be with us forever ;-) God Bless you all!
Love to you all,
Teresa and Chris Gifford
December 24, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved Joe. He always kept me laughing and the stories he could tell...
God Bless Barb and Family
Jill Ingram
December 23, 2009
Barb and family,
Jim and I would like to express our deepest condolences for your loss of Joe. Joe was one of the "good" guys and we will most certainly miss his jovial laugh. May your wonderful memories of him help sustain you in your sorrow. God bless and take care.
With deepest sympathy,
Jim and Diane Finklestein and family
Mike and Barb Slattery
December 23, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family.
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