David Kovach

David ‘Dave’ Kovach age 60, loving husband of Celeste (nee Kruter) passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center with his family by his side.

He is survived by Celeste, cherished children Erika (Taylor), Jeff (Jenny), Dan (Lauren), sister Diane, grandchildren Liam, Amelia, Andy, Elliott, as well as another expected in September, and numerous nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Janice, and brother Dale.

Dave was a 1980 graduate of Parma High.  He then attended Cleveland State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in both Physics and Electrical Engineering.  Dave was a Senior Design Engineer at Rockwell Automation where he was employed for over 20 years.

Dave enjoyed football and home improvement.  He was a Browns season ticket holder and loved playing in multiple fantasy football leagues.  In addition to working on his latest home improvement project, Dave could always be seen cheering on his daughter at all of her swim meets and chanting at his sons’ football games.  Dave loved becoming a grandpa, and could often be found rolling on the carpet or reading books from his chair.

Memorial Contributions can be made to The Lymphoma Research Foundation.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home on Saturday June 17^th from 1 – 4pm.