Joseph Mark Kovacs age 66 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday night Aug. 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 28, 1954 in Akron, OH the son of the late Joseph Kovacs and Letha Pauline (Heller) Kovacs. He has lived in Newton Falls since 2008, formerly of Braceville. Joseph married the love of his life, Sandra Lynn (Smith) on June 1, 1974, and they have enjoyed the past 46 years of marriage together. Joe worked in maintenance at Denman Tire in Leavittsburg for over 22 years and left there in 1997. He then went to work at Kent State University Main Campus in the HVAC Dept. for 20 years and retired in 2017. He and his wife Sandy have been members of the Northeast Christian Church in Warren for over 35 years. Joe loved gardening, plumbing, going to the beach, and most of all he loved his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and two beloved nephews; Patrick Burns, and Danny Nye. Joe is survived by: his wife Sandra L. Kovacs of Newton Falls, 2 daughters: Jill Kovacs Marsh (Jamie Marsh) of Columbus, OH, Sarah Kovacs (Daniel Maccabee) of Columbus, OH, 1 sister: Roberta & Don Burns of Doylestown, OH, 1 brother: Tom & Patricia Kovacs of Myrtle Beach, SC, and 3 grandchildren: Thomas Marsh, Rosie Marsh, & Birdie Lee Maccabee. He was also looking forward to meeting his new grandchild arriving in February 2021. Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Tuesday Aug. 25, 2020 from 5:00-7:00pm. Funeral service will immediately follow at 7:00pm for family members only.  Cremation will follow the service. Masks are required when entering the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations to be made to the Warren Family Mission 155 Tod Avenue Warren, Ohio 44485 or Ohio Living Home Health 6715 Tippecanoe Rd. Canfiled, Ohio 44406. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Joe's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Tuesday, August 25, 2020 7:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444