Joseph J. “Sonny” Jovan, 87, of Jersey Shore, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Sonny was born Nov. 23, 1934 in Renovo, the son of the late John J. Jovan and the former Katherine Ross.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet, on Dec. 28, 1999.
Sonny honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War.
He was retired from Stone Containers after many years of service. He enjoyed bowling, fly tying and fishing.
Sonny is survived by a son, John J. (Robin) Jovan, of Jersey Shore; a daughter, Kathy S. (Mark) Allen, of Lock Haven; a brother, Bob (Kathy) Bertin, of Avis; two sisters, Phyllis J. Williams, of Jersey Shore, and Sue Sallot, of Edinboro, Pa.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his companion, Cathy L. Ward; and his loving dog, “Angel.”
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Braim and Darlene Wallen.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, 125 N. Main St., Jersey Shore. Friends may call from 10 a.m. on Friday until time of services in the funeral home.
He will be laid to rest with his wife in the Jersey Shore Cemetery. The Jersey Shore Honor Guard will conduct full military honors at the cemetery.
www.WelkerFuneralHome.com
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