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(8/1/66 - 1/7/12)

Vital Info


Renee (lqqkn4amiracle)


January 5, 2011


Strongsville, Ohio 44149


July 9, 1961

Cancer Info


Brain Cancer


Grade 3 high grade anaplastic astrocytoma


November 8, 2010


Stage 3


Grade 3


How it consumes your life immediately


It is ok to cry


The Cleveland Clinic


February 17, 2011






Stats


Posts: 28
Photos: 5
Events: 0
My Supporters: 40
I Support: 22
Comments: 42
Views: 32654
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Renee's Cancer Blog

Dale Paul Kovach, Sr's Memorial
(8/1/1966 - 1/7/2012)


Rest in Peace Dale
by Blogforacure
Peace be with you as you enter Heaven. By Sara
by Ron Siemientkowski
Peace and love to the family.
by Ann

Peace to you and your family
by Elisabeth
Rest in Peace Dale. May abiding love shine on all.
by Nicole (Lady Of The Larynx)
by Karen

by Billan
Always by your side my love
by Renee
til we meet again on Heaven's doorstep
by KorynH

God bless you all
by Nancy
Peace and grace forever more
by 1 Very Palpable Hit
This is not the end; it is a new beginning. Love.
by Spongebob46

Rest in peace!
by Mike
Peace
by Monique
by Danean

by Kathy
Go with God Dale!
by Valerie
Heaven has an angel who will look over you now...
by Lori

by Jacques Ditte
RIP
by Laurie
Rest in Peace
by Florida Girl

Peace to Dale, Renee & the whole family
by MIchelle
by Penny
by Babarella

Sending love to you in this difficult time.
by Rachel
RIP, and may your family know peace and comfort.
by Tara
by Dan J

My deepest sympathy
by Joyce In NC
Shalom. Rest in peace
by kimbo
You will be missed
by Kathyo

by Bgw
by Donna
by Lilsis

Godspeed, Dale.
by Mersea
The arms of the Lord are around our dear friend.
by Sherri
by Ann

Rest in Peace
by Marie
by Cathy

Light Candle

Five weeks without my better half...

I needed to post to this powerful community that we have endured, cried, hid, and remembered the pain of losing my husband. I cry often, laugh still seldom, and have been hiding from the world. My children are all dealing with everything on a daily basis, they are what keep me going, all the pieces of Dale Sr.
He left his mark on this earth, his kindness, his loving ways and his stability. That is what gets me through everyday. Knowing I need to make him proud and do his name justice. We together created an incredible family. He was a one of a kind stepfather to Terry, Bobby and Tiffany, and the entire core of our triplets. Throughout my journey of healing, I have now been blessed with 2- 15 year old husbands, and 1- 15 year old mother. We are team Kovach, we said that many times dealing with Dale Sr’s brain cancer, together we could conquer anything. Those are the words that wake me every morning from not nearly enough sleep. All I knew for 14 months of battling brain cancer beside my husband was to fight with everything I had, and to take time to cherish what I had as well. God bless everyone out there who reads this post, whether you are battling cancer, or being a caregiver to a cancer fighter cherish every single moment in time. God Bless you all and love every day….Renee

Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:05:04 AM by Renee (, 4 comments, 1071 views)
Stacy sent you a prayer.
Paul sent you a hug.

God blesses me with your post, Renee. Thank you for sharing your strength and your loss, and may you find peace and grace in small comforts today and every day. Bless you.

avatar Posted on February 16, 2012 at 8:13:14 AM by 1 Very Palpable Hit

You have really been blessed with so much wisdom, strength and courage after everything you have been through. Thank you for being so open about your pain. We grieve with you and pray you can find peace and sleep as the days go on. Hugs!

avatar Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:09:33 AM by KorynH

Thank you for letting us know how you are doing. I’ve been thinking about you, and your family. I’m so glad you’ve got your “team” to help you get through this. Dale Sr. lives on in each and every one of you. Sending wishes for peace and strength your way. Ann

avatar Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:43:57 AM by Ann

God Bless you Renee. Prayers and hugs.

avatar Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:44:58 PM by Private User

Dale Paul Kovach, Sr's Obituary

This is a copy of the obituary for my husband Dale Paul Kovach, Sr which will appear in the Sunday Cleveland Plain Dealer tomorrow :

Dale Paul Kovach, Sr. 45, lost his battle with brain cancer on January 7th, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife Renee (nee Collins), his children Terry (Jackie), Robert (Amanda), and Tiffany (Tyler) Tomblin, Dale Jr., Devin and Danielle Kovach. Loving son to Frank and the late Janice Kovach. Cherished brother to Diane and David (Celeste) Kovach, and wonderful Uncle to Erika, Jeffrey and Daniel Kovach. Loving Nephew, Cousin and Friend. No Flowers Please. Visitation will be on Tuesday 4-6 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church at 8888 Fair Road in Strongsville, OH. A celebration of life service will follow immediately at 6:15 pm. Arrangements by Cleveland Creamation www.clevelandcremation.com.

Posted on January 7, 2012 at 12:25:12 PM by Renee (, 13 comments, 2082 views)
Laurie sent you a prayer.
7 people sent you a hug.

Renee, I am so sorry for your loss. I have set up a memorial where others can light a candle. If you have his birthdate I can plug that in. Big hug coming your way.

avatar Posted on January 7, 2012 at 1:27:45 PM by Blogforacure

 Dale was born on 8-1-66. Thank you so much for your kindness :)

avatar Posted on January 7, 2012 at 1:47:50 PM by Renee

 You so welcome. This has been updated. Thinking of you and your family.

avatar Posted on January 7, 2012 at 1:52:53 PM by Blogforacure

My thoughts are with you Renee. I am so sorry for your loss of your Special Man in your life, I know how you feel. If you need a friend to talk to, I am still staying in Cleveland with Ron’s Mom for a while before going back WEST. EMAIL ME : healthyornot@gmail.com and we can exchange phone #’s and maybe get together to exchange HUGS.
Hugs, Love, and Blessings,
Sara

avatar Posted on January 7, 2012 at 1:59:51 PM by Ron Siemientkowski

So sorry for your loss, Renee.

2012 is starting out very “brain cancer spooky”. Your husband’s passing makes the 3rd brain cancer death I know of. Just attended a friend’s service on Tues.

Loved ones are cancer warriors too.

avatar Posted on January 7, 2012 at 3:02:58 PM by Nicole (Lady Of The Larynx)

Dear Renee,

I’m so very sorry you’ve lost your best friend, your man. I will be praying for God to comfort each of you.

Hugs and love from afar,

Danean

avatar Posted on January 7, 2012 at 5:35:41 PM by Danean

Renee,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad you were able to celebrate your anniversary and the New Year together. Cherish those memories. We are here for you. Sending you hugs and blessings.

avatar Posted on January 7, 2012 at 5:49:06 PM by Private User

I am so sorry also to read this news Renee I know words are hard and not alot is soothing at this point. PLease always remember there are no goobyes, just good memories! Many hugs for you and your family Val

avatar Posted on January 7, 2012 at 6:05:55 PM by Private User

Renee, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you find comfort in those you love and the memories that you’ll hold forever. God Bless you all.
~Tara

avatar Posted on January 8, 2012 at 8:32:01 PM by Tara

Renee, my thoughts are with you and your family. Dale sr was so lucky to have the love and support you gave over this struggle! You have shown terrific care and strength. Warm thoughts and prayers for you. Stacy

avatar Posted on January 8, 2012 at 10:13:26 PM by Stacy

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. Glad to see that you are part of a strong community – the brain tumor community is a loving, compassionate place filled with amazing people from what I’ve seen. Just know that you are not alone and that together, we are working to make a difference by raising awareness about this devastating disease. We have lost many good people to this disease so we will continue on in this battle, for people like Dale and for people like our founder, Bob Gibbs, who just lost his 7-year battle in December. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

avatar Posted on January 9, 2012 at 7:11:14 AM by Tracy

Renee, you and your family have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Hugs to you all.
Susan Lukachko

avatar Posted on January 10, 2012 at 4:58:45 AM by Smlukac

I am new to this blog, I’m so sorry for your loss. We live in Copley, my husband Dave has the same tumor as your husband. I will be praying for you and your family. Kathy

avatar Posted on January 10, 2012 at 1:04:24 PM by Kathystarkey

 Kathy if you need any support I would be glad to be there for you it would be great and healing for me—I have learned and done tons of research and can help you with alot if you want any informatioh please feel free to contact me….

avatar Posted on January 10, 2012 at 11:23:27 PM by Renee

Hi Renee
Just was thinking about you guys. I can only imagine how you must be feeling now. Dale was so very lucky to have had such a wonderful family and loving wife. How are the kids doing? I know Valentines day was a hard one…it seems all the “firsts” are. I hope you are doing ok. Well I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you and the kids. Please take care of yourself and let us know how you are doing. God Bless
Sharon

avatar Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:39:05 AM by Bearadina






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