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Dawn Louise (Anderson) Kovaloski, a devoted mother and homemaker, passed away peacefully at her home in Hernando, Miss., surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Northern Cambria, Dawn was a proud graduate of Cambria Heights Senior High School in Patton, where she made lasting memories and friendships that would stay with her throughout her life.
After completing her education, she devoted herself to her family, nurturing and supporting them with unparalleled love and dedication.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Jim Kovaloski; and their three children: daughters, Natasha Faith Kovaloski (Jaylen Davis) and Catrena Dawn Kovaloski, both of Hernando, Miss.; and son, Hunter James Kovaloski, along with his wife, Baylee, of Bowling Green, Ky. Dawn was a doting grandmother to Elijah James Davis, who brought her immense joy. Also surviving are her mother, Shirley Anderson of Patton; and sisters: Deborah Kelly and her husband, Steve, in Ohio, Chrissy Irwin in Pennsylvania, Terri Torres and her husband, Mike, in New Mexico, Emily Jolly (Scott) in Pennsylvania and Beth Miller and her husband, Mike, in Ohio, who will carry forward her memory.
Dawn was preceded in death by her father, David Anderson.
Friends will be received from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Stevens Funeral Home, 1004 N. Fifth Ave., Patton. A memorial Mass will follow at noon at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 907 Sixth Ave., Patton, with Father Ananias Buccicone OSB, celebrant.
Committal will be held at Fairview Cemetery in La Jose, Pa.
Dawn's warmth, kindness and strength will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her legacy of love and dedication to her family will continue to inspire those left behind.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the West Cancer Center/West Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 382638, Germantown, TN 38183-2638 (westcancerfoundation.org/support/).
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.