Louis S. Kovach
September 25, 1958 - November 21, 2025
Visitation: Private
Service: Private
Louis S. Kovach
Our hearts are heavy and our tears are streaming as our beloved husband, father, pappy,
brother, uncle, and cousin, Louis S. Kovach passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21st, 2025.
Lou was born on September 25, 1958 to Louis and Mary Jane Kovach (Giel) in Fort Rucker
Alabama. He was raised in Hampton, PA as the oldest of five: Marilou (Kevin), Mark (Wendy), Lauri (Tim), and Matt (Jackie). He married his wonderful wife Cynthia (McGrath), on July 31, 1982 and in the coming years they welcomed two sons of which he was so proud: Christopher Louis and Bradley Stephen. The three quickly became the lights of his life. Lou was a liver transplant recipient dating back to June 21, 1988. At a time when transplants were typically met with a grim outcome, we were blessed to share 37 more years with him, to his wife and kids, a lifetime we may have never known. To everyone that made that possible, we are so, so very thankful, and yet, somehow, it still doesn’t feel long enough. What we wouldn’t give for just a little more time. Lou was a consummate provider and jack of all trades, whether it be lending a hand (or two) on a home or car project with family or friends, driving his sons to late-night and early morning practices, or working over-time to ensure his family was taken care of. He lived a life defined by quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and a deep commitment to those he loved. Be it baseball, basketball, or ice hockey, sports weren’t always his pastime, but his wife and his sons were, and
because of that, he rarely missed a game. He enjoyed traveling, having just returned from six weeks in Europe getting lost in both love and train stations with the true apple of his eye, Cindy. His last great accomplishment was that he was an extremely proud father-in-law to Tiffany, and Pappy to Evelyn and Charlotte. To his granddaughters, you will never know just how deep his love and adoration for you goes. May a piece of him be with all of us, always. In our day-to-day, on our adventures, and when we are cursing at a project that is taking three times longer than expected. We love you and we are heartbroken.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, we would appreciate memorial contributions being made to C.O.R.E. 204 Sigma Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-www.core.org.
Services and Interment will be private. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date to be determined.
Arrangements entrusted to the Devlin Funeral Home.
Cindy,Christopher,Bradley and Entire Kovach family(Cousins), while we will miss “ Buddy” dearly, it should give us all great comfort to know that he is now with his Heavenly Father, and All previously passed Family and friends. Love, Bill & Donna Giel
Dear Cindy and family. We are so heartbroken to hear the Lou (Buddy) has passed. We had really looked forward to meeting both of you again to hear about your recent trip. I am proud to have known my super special cousin and we will truly miss him.
We are so shocked and saddened to hear that Louie is no longer with us…I knew him from when we sat next to each other in home room in high school and then worked with him & Cindy at Krogers…Dipper said it best…Lou was a true gentleman!..Cindy, God Bless & keep you in His care.
Cindy and family
Always remember the good times you shared with your husband and father. May he truly rest in eternal peace.
Worked with Louie at Kroger super market in 70s and 80s i am so sorry to read about his passing truly kind gentleman
So sorry for your for your loss Cindy and family he was a wonderful person.
Your Giel cousins are saddened to hear of your passing. While some of you call him Lou – he will always be Buddy to us. We all have many memories of you and your family at the store as well as at your mom’s bar in Etna and those those huge Giel holiday gatherings s well as those tremendous cheesecakes you made. Your work ethic was typical of your Kovach and Giel families – always working, always there when needed but always with a smile. Rest in peace Buddy Kovach. You will be missed!
Our family is very saddened for your loss.
“Buddy” was a good man and had that fighting against all odds spirit.
Was always a pleasure to talk with him.
He will be missed.
Our deepest condolences.
Cindy, Chris and Brad,
We are so deeply saddened with the loss of Lou. We will miss how much we laughed when the Kovachs, Grubers, and DeJulios got together. We loved him and love you.
Pat and Les
Dear Cindy, Chris, Brad and Family,
Lou holds a special place in my heart! He was a beautiful, kind soul! My heartfelt sympathy to you all!
Love, Felice
Dear Cindy & family,
I am so very saddened to hear of your husbands passing. I know this pain too well. My heart and prayers are with you as you navigate life without Lou.
All our love, prayers and sympathies .
My deepest sympathy to all of the Kovach family. I am sad to hear that you have lost the family patriarch. Cindy, Mark, Lauri, Matt: you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Very very sorry for your Loss. He was such a great person, cousin and friend. Buddy will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😔
I am so very sorry Cindy and family. You tribute to him was beautiful. Lou must have been a wonderful man. My heart is broken for you . My deepest condolences. May you have peace sometime soon and have pleasant memories to reflect upon that erase some of your heartache.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know he’s lending a hand and helping others with you all in his heart in a wonderful place.
Thinking of you and your family. My condolences