Eileen Helen Kovach

EILEEN HELEN KOVACH passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the age of 82. She was a loving dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband John William Kovach. She is survived by her sons; Donald G. Kovach (Mary), John W. Kovach Jr. (Penny), G. David Kovach (Marsha), her daughter Kathy Kovach (Rick), her brothers; George Miller, William “Ernie” Miller, her loving grandchildren; Jacklyn Kovach, Brandon Kovach, Tamara Solis, Kelly Hartman, Levi Kalal, Amber Kalal and Jesse Kalal. Eileen worked in the automobile business for 50 years with Mack Massey Motors as a business manager, executive secretary and the Corporate Secretary/Treasurer. She was dedicated to her work and the Massey family. She viewed the Massey family and all the company employees and colleagues as a second family. Eileen enjoyed life and time with her family. She always placed her children before herself (unless she needed to get a payroll done!). Her favorite time of the year was with family during Christmas and was more than generous to her family and friends. She loved to spend time in casinos playing the slot machines. She always looked forward to travelling with her daughter Kathy to their favorite casinos. Mom had a passion for all sports throughout her life and especially enjoyed football. She was an ultimate Pittsburgh Steeler fan and proudly displayed her support wearing her vast collection of Steeler garments. She especially loved the banter with her fellow employees that were Cowboy fans. Eileen was a military wife and in her later years, she enthusiastically spent time serving at the local VFW with her friend Francis Griffin. She supported many Military Veteran organizations with donations. Eileen was a longtime member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. She made many friends and enjoyed the services and fellowship of the church’s membership. The family would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to all the doctors, nurses and staff at Providence Hospital University and Transmountain campuses, Monte Vista Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, and Mountain View Nursing Home. A special thanks to her friend Francis Griffin and her caregivers Jonna Tyra and her daughter Shay for their kindness and care of Eileen over the last several months. Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:00PM at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 5005 Love Rd. Graveside Service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 10:00AM at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home-West, 480 N. Resler Dr. Please visit our online registry at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Mark’s Methodist Church or to your favorite Military Veteran Organization.