James Kovalo Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Kovalo (Shadyside, Ohio), who passed away on November 20, 2021 at the age of 66. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Kovalo and Rose Kovalo of Dilles Bottom; his father-in-law Charles Truman Fields; and his grandparents, Carmine, Matilda Damiani, Joseph, Malvina DeGenova, Rudolph, Clementine Postage, Julia "Jay" Polivka, Lemuel, Mary Louise Tschappat, Louis Damiani, Primo, Angela Damiani, John, Anna Kovalo, Arnold Woelkers, Charles, Annie Kovalo, Alex and Ann Kouvolo.

He is survived by: his sister-in-law Olga Kovalo; his cousins, Connie Tschappet, Ray DeGenova and Louis Damiani; his wife Sherry; his children, Jamie Lee Hammond (Robert), Joshua James Kovalo and Jay Michael Kovalo; his granddaughter Averi Rose of Shadyside; his siblings, Fred Kovalo of McMechen, WV and Carma Kovalo of St. Clairsville; and his mother-in-law Reva Fields Vannatter of Dunbar, WV.. He is also survived by Many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

Interment in Powhatan Cemetery with a luncheon to follow after at St. Mary's. In respect to the family and friends, the family requests that masks be worn and to practice social distancing while visiting at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to the American Cancer Society by going to TMCFunding.com, American Heart Association by going to TMCFunding.com.

Suggested donation : American Heart Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Beck-Altmeyer Funeral Home

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November 24, 2021

William Kouvolo wrote a sympathy message

“Some Truths in life are hard to accept. Jimmy’s departure is one of those hard truths. We have so many wonderful memories of him that will never be forgotten! Jim was an amazing person and a cherished cousin! Even in death, he is still loved and forever will be alive in our memories. We are not saying goodbye forever but goodbye for now. To Jim’s Family: Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you. Jim will be deeply missed. Bill & Carol Kouvolo”