JULIE KOVACS REED

She was born February 21, 1979, in Wheeling, a daughter of Joyce “Toni” Helt Kovacs and the late John “Buddy” Kovacs.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Gates Reed.

Julie was a resident aide at Beacon House in St. Clairsville. She was a 1997 graduate of Union Local High School and a Flushing VFD Auxiliary member. Julie’s life revolved around her two children and family.

Julie is survived by her mother, Toni (Roger Bertelli) Kovacs, two children, Steven Reed and Rachael Reed; a brother, Jeff Kovacs; a sister, Lori (Tim) Mann; nieces and nephews, Timothy (Ashley) Mann, Dale Mann, Craig Mann, Travis (Madie) Mann, Kaitlyn Kovacs and J.D. Kovacs; great nieces and nephews, Dani, Aubri, Brody, Lyndi and Payton; sister-in-law, Audrey Kovacs; and a special friend, Beverly Morgan.

Family and friends are invited to Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville, Ohio, on March 23, 2024 at 11 a.m. until time of memorial service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Kris Bright officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing.

Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Hospice Liza’s Place, 208 Mt. St. Joseph Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003.