Esther Kovalak Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 25, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Esther Kovalak of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Esther Kovalak to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Karl Myers (Major) and Elizabeth Myers (Fajvan); her former husband Joe Benda; her husband Fred Kovalyak; and her close friend Lelia Smith.
She is survived by: her daughter JoAnn Benda; her nieces and nephews, Betty, Janet, David Myers and Ricky Major; and her close friends, Cindi Bochert McCrobie, Connie Giroskey and Laura Mesoraco.
She talked many times of surviving the 1918 influenza pandemic (Spanish Flu) and she said over and over, "I survived that pandemic, and I will survive this current one!" (Covid-19).
Donations in memory of Esther can be made to Punxsutawney Home Health or Heritage Hospice, LLC of New Kensington, PA., 15069.
