Robert P. Kovach

Robert P. Kovach, 90, of Uniontown, passed away on May 8, 2023. 

He was born October 24, 1932. He was the son of the late Joseph and Amelia (Peletic) Kovach. 

In addition to his parents, Robert is predeceased by his wife Thelma (Rishel) Kovach; brothers Joseph Kovach and Karl Kovach; sisters Betty Hileman and Eleanor Sillett; and son-in-law Ron Metheny. 

Robert is survived by his children Jamie Metheny of Uniontown, and Robin Ruggieri (Pete) of Uniontown; grandchildren Todd Metheny, Ryan Metheny (Camille), and Bobbi Ruggieri; great granddaughter Kira Metheny; sister Judy Giaimo of Ohio; and very good friend Gloria Dillon of Uniontown. 

Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. 

He was a hardworking man who had many business ventures. He was a tax collector in North Union township for 24 years, North Union township supervisor, had owned Bypass Lounge and Speedway Inn, Hopwood, and Kovach Beer Distributor, Hopwood. 

He was a member of the AMVETS post 103 Hopwood and the Hutchinson’s Sportsman Club. He was also an avid gardener and golfer. 

Viewing will be held on Thursday May 11, 2023 in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME (HOPWOOD) from 2pm-8pm and Friday May 12, 2023 from 10am until the time of the service at 11am with pastor David Herring Officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery, Farmington, PA. 

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