Dolores H. Kovalcheck, age 89, of Chardon and formerly a 40-year resident of Willoughby, died on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at her residence.
She was born in Oil City, Pa., on Dec. 8, 1930, to Samuel and Genevieve (nee Snow) Schrum. In 1954, she moved to Cleveland and married Joseph P. Kovalcheck Sr.
Dolores enjoyed spending time with her family, watching the Cleveland Indians, doing crossword puzzles and crafting, which included ceramics and beaded bracelets.
She had a keen memory and was fond of sharing stories about growing up on the family farm.
Survivors include her daughter Joyce (James) Vieland Sr., of Chardon Township; son, Joseph P. Kovalcheck Jr. (Mindy), of Concord Township; daughter Kimberly (Mickey) Atchley, of Painesville; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer(Walter) Artz, James (Jessica) Vieland Jr., Daina (Andrew) Kardos, Stephanie Kovalcheck, Christopher Kovalcheck, Rebecca Kovalcheck, Maddie Kovalcheck, Daniel (Chanelle) Langham, Sean Langham, Colleen Langham; five great-grandchildren, Josiah, Greta, Simeon, Ayla and Theo; and a sister, Patricia Thomas, of Oil City.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph, on June 17, 2014; and siblings Carl Schrum, Howard Schrum and Mary Carll.
Private family graveside services were held at All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Township, and presided over by clergy from St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Donations are suggested to the Continuum Care Hospice, 12380 Plaza Drive #102, Cleveland, OH 44130.
Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, in charge of arrangements. Information and condolences at www.burrservice.com.
