- Date Of Birth: October 25, 1930
- Date Of Death: February 6, 2018
- State: West Virginia
Andrew “Andy” George Kovach, 87, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 25, 1930; son of the late Joseph and Anna Kovach of old Bridgeport Hill
Andy is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Lehosit Robinson Kovach; one brother, Stephen Kovach of Chambersburg, PA; three step-daughters, Nancy and Craig Walker of Morgantown, Susan and Jeff Greaser of Fairmont, Rebecca Schmid of Zurich, Switzerland; one step-son, Michael and Lea Robinson of Crozet, VA; eleven grandchildren, Jessica Kwiatkowski, Daniel Walker, Samuel Walker, Sarah Castano, Thomas Robinson, Richard Robinson, Carter Brown, Amelia Robinson, Grace Schmid, James Schmid, and Noah Schmid; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, John Kovach Sr, Joseph Kovach, Paul Kovach, and George Kovach in infancy; nephew, John Kovach, Jr.
Andy graduated from Victory High School. He was a United States Air Force veteran and was an Aviation Mechanic Technician serving at the Ramstein Air Base in Miesenbach, Germany. He attended West Virginia University. Andy worked at Pittsburgh Plate and was in business with his brothers in building new homes. Andy and his brothers were co-owners of Central WV Vaults until his retirement. He was a member of the Rolls Royce Owners Club and was a Classic Car enthusiast. He made his own car parts and could rebuild anything. Andy was a devout Catholic, was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and loved to sing in the choir. He was also a member of the VFW and Clarksburg Elks.
