John Paul Chovan, 75, of Hubbard, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 30, 2024.

John was born June 8, 1948, in Sharon, a son of John and Mary Warso Chovan.

He graduated from Sharpsville High School Class of 1966.

He would later further his education at Grove City College with a degree in business and an MBA from Youngstown State University.

He was a member of Saint Patrick Roman Catholic Church and was a former president of Hubbard Kiwanis Club.

John spent his professional career as a sales representative for Golden Dawn Foods of Sharon and former Schneller Aircraft Interior of Akron, Ohio.

Prior to his retirement in 2013, he briefly taught at National College and Butler Community College where he truly shined by teaching our youth.

John also took pride in his Hubbard Eagles, where his distinctive announcing was the voice of Lady Eagles Soccer for many years.

Anyone who knew John, loved John.

He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, but the title that held a special place in his heart was "Coach."

He spent almost 40 years coaching basketball and soccer for HCYL, St. Patrick's School, and Hubbard High School. Coach Chovan truly adored all of his players and loved to inspire them with his specialized quotes.

On May 6, 1972, he would marry the love of his life, Barbara Faye Trella, and they would spend over 50 years together full of love and laughter.

In addition to his beloved wife, his memory will be carried on by his three daughters, Nicole (Matt) Murphy of Hubbard, Megan (Ryan) Mathieu of Plum, Pa., and Michelle (Bob) Wyant of Thompson, Ohio; and his nine grandchildren, whom he often spoke about, Sophie, Heidi, Claire, Corinne, Brooke, Bobby, Brandon, Matthew, and Aubrey; his sister, MaryAnne Bajorek of Sharpsville; his brother, Rick (Linda) Chovan of New Brighton, Pa.; and his brother and best friend, Bob (Patti) Chovan of Sharpsville.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Martha Kelley.