Joann Sova

JoAnn Sova, 84, of Carmichaels, Pa., passed away at 1:55 P.M. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. She was born February 17, 1937 in Cumberland Township, Greene County, Pa., a daughter of the late James E. and Annetta (Morrow) Crago. Mrs. Sova was a graduate of Cumberland Township High School and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. She worked her entire life, first as a manager for 22 years at a barbecue lodge in Fayetteville, N.C. and later as a dietitian for nearly 20 years at Rolling Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation in Waynesburg, Pa.

Surviving are five sons, Donald J. Sova (Louise) of Waynesburg, Ronald R. Sova (companion, Lisa Smith) of Reedsville, W. Va., Gregory P. Sova (Tracy) of Masontown, W. Va., Shawn E. Sova (Lisa) of Washington, Pa. and Gregory Sova of Fayetteville, N. C.; two daughters, Valorie L. Matthews of Dunn, N. C. and Suzanne M. Baker (companion, Dea) of Carmichaels; 18 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; a sister, Sandy Lukowsky of Springfield, Va. and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a daughter, JoAnne Sova; her former husband, Donald R. "Sarge" Sova; a brother-in-law, Richard Lukowsky and her companion, Gregory Soto.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Sunday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa.