Joseph Kovalesky, 70, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.

Joe was born in Shenandoah on October 10, 1955, a son of the late Joseph and Bernadette (Sanders) Kovalesky. He was a graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School, and was retired, having worked for over 40 years for the Hershey Company.

Joe was also a well known carpet installer in the local area, and was very handy, having the ability to work on anything that he came across from homes to automobiles.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Petrus in August of 2021.

Joe is survived by a son Robert Kovalesky, and his wife Jessica of Marietta, Georgia. He is also survived by three granddaughters who he loved dearly, Ella, Ada and Clara. His sister, Mary Anne Kovalesky, also survives.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation with Joe's family on Monday, November 17th, 2025 from 10 am until 12 Noon at the Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown. Joe will be laid to rest at the Annunciation BVM Cemetery in Shenandoah privately.