SILVER CREEK: Ellen A. Covert, 67, of Hanover Road, Silver Creek, died unexpectedly, Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at TLC/HN-Lake Shore Hospital, Irving. She was born in Silver Creek on August 17, 1949, the daughter of the late John and Mary Ellen (Vantino) Matekovich.
Mrs. Covert attended Forestville Central School and worked as a Technician for the former Amp, in Loganville, PA.
Survivors include a son, George Covert, of Dunkirk; a daughter, Heather Gabell, of Abbottsville, PA; three sisters, Elaine Smith, of York, PA; Judy (Shane) Ruppert, of Manchester, PA; Pamela J. (Mike) Speciale, of Portland, OR; a brother, Charles Matekovich, of Fredonia and her companion Charles “Andy” Teachman, Sr. of Silver Creek. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Jeremy Covert, Alyssa Bechtel, Paige Bechtel and several nieces & nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her Natural Father George Horton and her husband William Covert, whom she married in October 1967 and who died in August 2008.
Friends are welcome to call at Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main Street, Forestville on Wednesday, from 2-3 pm from where A Memorial Service will follow at 3 o’clock with Rev. Michael Pollock, pastor of Gage Chapel Community Church, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, %Heather Gabell, 7466 Hillcrest Drive, Abbottstown, PA 17301. To post condolences go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralome.com.