Andrea Diana Kovach

Andrea Diana Kovach, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at home.  She was the daughter of the late Andrew Kovach and Mary Zbosnik Kovach.

Andrea is survived by 2 sisters Marilyn Black and Nancy Roda, brother-in-law James Corder,  several nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and former students whose lives she touched in her 38 years of teaching at Flemington Elementary. She also is survived by her companion cat, Tom.

Andrea was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Mary Kovach, sister Dorothy Corder, brother-in-law Pat Roda, and a great-niece, Alyssa Rutherford.

Andrea enjoyed being outdoors, working in her garden, growing vegetables and giving them away to her friends and family, she loved making crafts and volunteered to make giveaways for various charities.  At the time of her passing she was starting to make Christmas wreaths for gifts and donations.

Andrea did not like to drive or cook-often eating cereal or simple prepared food for her meals.  She however enjoyed eating the delicious food from her friends who would often share meals with her and eating at family dinners.

Andrea was a member of the retired Teachers of Taylor County, WVEA, and St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

The family will receive friends on Saturday March 28, 2026 from 9- 11:00 am at the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Canter St. Philippi.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with  Fr. Babu as Celebrant.  Andrea will be laid to rest with her parents in the Flemington I.O.O.F Cemetery.