Obituary of Joseph Anthony Kovach

Joseph Anthony (Joe) Kovach died from the complications of Alzheimer's disease on September 27, 2012. He was born June 21, 1956 in Akron, OH. Joe graduated from Garfield High School in 1974. He made his living as a journalist first working as a reporter for the Ashtabula Star Beacon. He came back to the Akron based Babcox Publications as a writer and eventually as editor of several of their magazines such as Import Car. He later moved to Michigan and was employed for 15 years by Crain Communications where he was an editor for Auto Week Magazine. As a writer, Joe loved words and loved to read. He was an avid sports fan with a special love for the Cleveland Indians. Joe will be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John (Yotz). He is survived by his mother, Mary; and sister, Cindy Kovach of Akron; brothers, Tom and John (Kris) Kovach; niece, Ava; and nephew, Sevi of Austin, Texas; and many cousins. Joe's family is grateful for the people who cared for him during his illness including the therapists at Bath Manor, the staff at Arden Court especially his guardian angel Ren, and the staff at Hickory Ridge Nursing home. At the end, Joe received care and support from the staff at City Hospital's Acute Palliative Care Unit especially from his cousin and good buddy, Mike Klein; who is a nurse practitioner there. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent Catholic Church, 164 W. Market St. in Akron. Fr. Joseph Kraker celebrant. Further interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)