Kathryn "Kush" Mackovyak

Mackovyak, Kathryn "Kush," 95, Jamestown, Portage Twp. Went to be with the Lord Feb. 23, 2025 at Maple Heights Nursing Care Center, Ebensburg, PA. Born Feb. 13, 1930 in Michigan; the daughter of  Frank and Catherine (Starchville) Zock. Deceased family members include her parents, husband, John "Shatie" Mackovyak; son in law, Robert Walls; grandson, Adam Walls; sister, Agnes Tomasko and brother in law, John "Ike" Tomasko, nephew Damian and niece, Dawn; sister, Anna Zock; sister, Josephine Russ; brother in law, Ed Russ, and nephew, Gary; brothers, Frank (Ferp) Zock, Jr.; Leo Zock sister-in-law Ann; sister, Irene Lidwell; brother in law, Leo Lidwell; nephew, Montgomery and niece, Denise; sister, Esther Sabala; brother in law, Tony Sabala; brother, Stanley Zock and sister in law, Helen; brother, Chester Zock and nephew, Thomas; brother in law, David Rohrabaugh and niece, Debbie; and infant sister, Blanche Zock. Survived by son, Jonathan Mackovyak and wife Deborah and daughter, Kathleen "Kathy" Walls. She was the loving grandmother to Jason Mackovyak and wife Krista; great granddaughter, Olivia and great grandson, Jase; grandson, Justin and wife Shari; great grandson, Jacob and great granddaughter, Jenna;  granddaughter, Amanda and husband, Wade Maul and great grandchildren Bailey; Hunter; Kelsey; and Brinley Maul. Also survived by sisters Regina Gillin and Delores Rohrabaugh; and sister in law, Faye Zock and numerous nieces and nephews. Kush was a master seamstress at K & B Sportswear. Former president of the Polish Women's Alliance and a life long member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church where she cleaned and dressed the altar for many years. She  was an avid gardener who also enjoyed playing pinochele and visiting casinos. Kathryn will be remembered for her kindness, devotion to her family, and love for community. She touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. Friends received from 3 to 7 pm Wednesday at the Serenko Claar Funeral Home, PC, Portage where Parastsas will be sung at 6 PM. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Thursday at Ss. Peter and Paul Byzanting Catholic Church, Portage, Fr. James Spontak, Celebrant. Committal in St. Mary's Cemetery. Online condolonces can be made at serenkoclaarfuneralhome.co

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