John Kovaleski, 63, of Browndale, passed away after prolonged illness at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton on Tuesday, August 6th.  He is survived by his wife and best friend of 38 years, Sandy Humphreys Kovaleski.

Born in Peckville, son of the late John and Jo Ann Supancik Kovaleski, he was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City.  He was a 1978 graduate of Carbondale Area High School.  John was a technician for Lockheed Martin by trade and loved to share his knowledge of electronics, known to family as “Gadget” and “Kill’r”. He was very proud of his military service in the United States Air Force, and was a member of the American Legion Post 524, Forest City and Post 869, Archbald.  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 2048, Archbald. He loved hunting and fishing and shared that bond with his family for many years. John was a family man and loved spending time with his family and those friends who he considered to be family.  John was always good to make you laugh and bring a smile to anyone’s face. The life of the party, he loved to share his music along with a beer.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Geisinger Community Medical Center of Scranton for the care they provided during John’s illness; and to the family and friends who he cherished.

In addition to his wife Sandy, also surviving are two daughters: Sara Stafford and son in law Chris of Jefferson Twp.; and Kasey Kovaleski of Browndale, who were the apples of his eyes. He is also survived by siblings: Alan Kovaleski and wife Martha, Honey Brook; Mary Carol Spinosi and husband Rick, Jefferson Twp.; Jean Cerra and husband Joe, Kingsley; and Julie Tomlinson, Peckville; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers: David and Keith Kovaleski.

The funeral will be Friday, August 9th with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 pm in Saint Joseph’s Church, Delaware St., Forest City.  Interment will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Forest City.  Friends may call at the church from 11 am until mass time.  Arrangements by the Jones & Brennan Funeral Home, 430 Main St., Forest City.