Dolores M. “Dolly” Coval
Dolores M. “Dolly” Coval, 97, of Philipsburg and formerly of Hawk Run, died Friday, November 6, 2026, at Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Windy Hill, RD Philipsburg.
Dolores was born on August 20, 1929, in Philipsburg. She was raised by her maternal grandmother, Bertha “Molly” Molleca.
She was employed during her working career with General Cigar at their former (North) Philipsburg plant. She retired with over thirty years of service with the company.
She was a lifelong and devoted member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Hawk Run.
Dolly was married on August 25, 1956, in Philipsburg, to Edward J. Coval. He preceded her in death on May 24, 2016.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Fred Pepperday. She was the last of her generation.
She is survived by her caretaker and “adopted son,” Jeffrey Coval, his wife, Tammy, and their daughter, Kara, all of Hawk Run; a sister-in-law, Marsha Kashtock, of Hawk Run; and numerous other extended family members and friends.
Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed listening to polka music and watching the Molly B. Polka Party on television and working on crossword puzzles. She also loved to listen to her favorite country music singers, George Strait and Charlie Pride.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 2 pm, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Hawk Run, with Rev. Cory Pius, celebrant.
The visitation will be on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6 until 8 pm, at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 719 E. Spruce Street, Philipsburg.
The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home on Thursday at 6:30 pm.
Interment will be in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Hawk Run.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.beezerheathfh.com
