Dolores M. Kovach (nee Martin), age 98, passed away leaving a legacy of love, faith, and dedicated service to others.

She was the beloved wife of the late John Kovach. She was the dear mother of Christopher and his wife, Kelly. Dolores was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Martin, and is his wife, Delores Martin. She was also the cherished aunt to Paul and Stephen wife Aurelia.

A woman of deep faith, Dolores was a devoted and active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Brunswick, Ohio. Over the years, she served her church community in countless ways, including teaching Sunday school and taking on numerous volunteer roles whenever a helping hand was needed.

Dolores was also a dedicated professional, working for Ohio Bell for 39 and a half years as a repair and maintenance assistant. In her free time, she spent many happy hours golfing and found her greatest joy in helping other people. Her kindness, generosity, and warm spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Her family will receive friends on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 4 to 8 pm at Waite Funeral Home: 3300 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212, and on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 10 to 11 am at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Brunswick, with the funeral service beginning at 11 am. Interment will follow at Hope Memorial Gardens. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to Dolores’s family at www.waitefuneralhome.com.