Linda Kovach, 66, of Sharon, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019, in Vibra Hospital of Mahoning Valley, Boardman, OH.

Miss Kovach was born May 30, 1953, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Badis) Kovach. She was a 1971 graduate of Farrell High School.

She was a long time employee of Perkins Restaurant, Hermitage serving as its lead cook, training the chefs.

Linda was a member of St. Joseph Church, Sharon.

She enjoyed playing basketball and was an avid sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. She lived a simple life and looked forward to watching her nieces and nephews. She also loved music, particularly, Barbara Streisand.

She is survived by a sister, Patty Hephner and her husband Mark, of Canfield, OH; a brother Jeffrey Kovach and his wife Donna, of Hermitage; a brother-in-law, William Madden, of Sharon; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by a sister, Debra Madden; and a nephew, Joshua Hephner.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

All services are private.