Judith A Kovalcik, age 79, of Donora, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born December 16, 1942 in N. Charleroi, the daughter of the late George "Jake" Kovalcik and the late Helen (Repka) Kovalcik.

Judy was a graduate of California University of PA and taught Special Education in the Ringgold School District for 42 years.

She was a Catholic by faith and a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish.
Judy was active in many community organizations such as the American Legion Auxilliary, Campfire Girls, Eight and Forty, Church Women's groups, Jednota Catholic Slovak Union, PSEA, and the National Education Association.

She loved spending time with her 20 nieces and nephews, following Notre Dame Football, camping, dogs, and participating in community events and organizations.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a foster brother Mike Miniciello.

Surviving to cherish her memory, are her brother, John (Nancy) Kovalcik of Bethel Park; a niece, Jessica; three nephews, Christopher, Mark and David; and 16 great nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE, INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900, where the family will receive friends on Wednesday March 30, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 PM. Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Thursday March 31, 2022 at 9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish Donora Campus.

Interment will follow at St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora, PA.

In lieu of flowers, Judy's family suggests that memorial contributions in her name be made to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital or the Ukrainian Relief Fund. Contributions can be made at the funeral home or mailed to her brother John Kovalcik at 1165 Fox Terrier Drive, Bethel Park, Pa. 15102.

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