Jack D. Covert

Jack D. "Covie" Covert, 87, of 31 Southgate Road, Bradford, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, while in the company of family and friends, at his residence.

Born November 16, 1930 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Josephine (West) Covert. He was a 1948 graduate of Bradford High School.

Jack enlisted in the United States Army on October 1, 1952 and served his country until he was honorably discharged on September 1, 1954. He received the Army Occupational Medal as well as the National Defence Medal.

On March 10, 1956 in Bradford, he married Gloria M. (Wilcox) Covert who died March 23, 2003.

He was employed as a Electrician at Hull Electric for over 40 years.

Jack was a member of the IBEW Local 5 for over 60 years, the American Legion Post 108, the Bradford Township Volunteer Fire Department, and had attended Foursquare Gospel Church.

Surviving is one son, Jack (Kelly L.) Covert, of Newark OH, one sister, June Giles, of Bradford, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son James Covert, one sister Phyllis Erwin,

Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday March 21, 2018 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, where funeral services will be held at 11:00am with Rev. Matt McDonald, Co-Pastor, officiating. Committal services, Military Honors by members of the American Legion Post 108, and burial will follow in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Foursquare Gospel Church 50 Sullivan Road Bradford, PA 16701.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

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