Marlene (Kovalan) Jurek

Marlene Jurek passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by her loved ones. Born December 30th, 1956, in Youngstown Ohio, the daughter of the late Martin and Helen Blasko Kovalan, and was lifelong area resident.

She lived her life with a spirit of creativity and compassion that has touched many. 

Marlene married the love of her life Ted; they have been married for 40 years and have resided in Struthers Ohio.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, her grand dogs, and cherished her role as Mimi to her granddaughter.

Marlene was passionate about flowers, crafts, sports, cooking, and gardening. 

She was kind, selfless, and had the biggest heart in the world. Would do anything for the ones she loved. 

Marlene volunteered many years baking Brier Hill pizza at St Anthony’s, she never missed an opportunity to help others and give of her time.

She always enjoyed a good adventure. Her and Ted frequently traveled to their beach home in Florida where they would walk the beach, enjoy great food, spend time with friends and meet new people 

Marlene leaves to cherish her memory husband: Ted Jurek, her son Teddy (Jackie) Jurek Jr., and daughter Martina (Nick) DiNello and granddaughter Evalina. She also has another grandchild due in august. And her brother Theodore (Judy) Kovalan.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday May 21, 2025, at the Fox Funeral Home in Boardman, followed by a funeral service at 6:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor Reid Lamport.

A burial will be held at Poland Riverside Cemetery on Friday May 23, at 1:30 p.m.

The family request material tributes can be made to Angels of Animals 4750 W. South Range Rd. Canfield OH 44406.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.

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