Write a commentKaren E. Sova, 78, of Oswego, died January 24, 2019 at home.
Born in Janesville Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Margaret (Olson) Olsen.
She served in the US Marines from 1958-1960.
She met and married her husband, of 58 years, Edward W. Sova Sr. and together raised their family.
Karen was employed by the NY Power Authority where she worked as a stock records clerk for 22 years and retired in 1999.
She was a member of the American Legion Aux #237 of Footville, Wisconsin and also the Oswego Marine Corp. League. She also loved spending time in local casino’s. Karen and her husband were avid travelers who covered most of the US from coast to coast.
Surviving are her husband, Edward W. Sova Sr.; daughter, Tammie (Bill) Thompson of Oswego; son, Edward W. (Julie) Sova Jr. of Oswego; two sisters, Nancy Kloften of Wisconsin and Sonja (John) Schooff of Wisconsin; and five grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her daughter, Laura Sova.
In Lieu of flowers, if you would like to remember Karen in a special way, you can make a donation in her name to Friends of Oswego County Hospice, Inc. PO Box 102, 44 East Bridge Street Oswego, NY 13126-0102
Calling hours will be 4-6 PM Wednesday January 30th, 2019, with a service to follow at the Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany Street.
