Sharon M. (Tappan) Kovarik- 73

Sharon Kovarik of Waverly, NY was born on August 13, 1946 at Tioga General hospital in Waverly, NY to Marion (Gramlick) Tappan and Charles Tappan. She was promoted to glory on July 14 at home following a stroke. She departed this Earth with her son Todd (Tami) by her side.

Sharon was a 1964 graduate of Waverly high school. Sharon then went on to have various jobs, such as, a medical assistant at the Robert Packer Hospital, then, baker and counter help at Park Bakery. Sharon then decided to be a stay at home wife, mother and nana, all of which she was wonderful at.

On April 18, 1964, Sharon married the love of her life Joseph Kovarik. They were married at the North Waverly Chapel, where Sharon had attended worship her whole life. Sharon and Joe went on to spend 53 wonderful years together with Sharon being Joe's whole world and he affectionately called her his Fare-Fare. Sharon and Joe then had 2 boys who were their pride and joy.

Sharon was always welcoming and kind to all she ever met. If she could help in anyway she would. If you just needed a hug, she was glad to give one. Sitting and visiting was her favorite past time, she loved to talk but boy watch out! If she didn't agree with you, she could argue with the best of them. That's how she got her nickname- Sassy!

Sharon is predeceased in death by her parents, Marion and Charles, her husband and love of her life, Joseph, 3 brothers, Charles, Leo and Jim and her in-laws Joseph Sr and Elizabeth.

Sharon is survived by sons Todd (Tami) at home, Joey (Rita) of Waverly, NY. Grandchildren Courtney (Aaron) of Kingsley, PA, Jordin (Tasha) of North Carolina, Taylor (Damon) of Candor, NY, Shantel (Tyler), of North Carolina, Troy (Katie) of Waverly, NY, Devan of Waverly, NY and Alexandra at home. Sharon is also survived by many great grandchildren, Cameron, Arria, Preston, Nolin, Marcella, Kinsley, Raygin, Maisey and Lucca, but the true apples of her eye were her 3 great granddaughters who she adored to sit with and see all their smiles, Allia, Braya and Ada. Those girls could do anything and Nana would stick up for them and say it was okay, they did no wrong in her eyes! Sharon is also survived by brothers Lee (Charlotte) of Waverly, NY. Ronnie (Linda) of Sayre, PA, sister Luveral of Johnson City, NY and numerous nieces and nephews but an everyday favorite was her very special niece, Michelle Springer (Missy).

Sharon was loved and will be missed by so many. Family and close friends are invited to celebrate Sharons life at the North Waverly Chapel in Waverly, NY on Wednesday, July 22.  A time of worship will be held at 5 'o clock in the evening, with a dinner for close family to follow. Social distancing protocols will be followed and we ask that all coming to help us reminisce in happy memories of Sharon please bring a mask. Anyone who wishes to send flowers or cards of sympathy to the family may do so by sending them to the North Waverly Chapel in Waverly, NY or directly to the family at 95 state RT 34 Waverly, NY 14892.

Those who wish may share a memory by visiting www.tiogapointcremation.com Caring assistance provided by Cooley­ Tioga Point Cremation and Burial Options in Athens, PA.