Lovetta Maldovan Obituary (1922 - 2013)

LOVETTA MALDOVAN 1922 – 2013 AUGUSTA, MAINE & SMITHFIELD Woodside, PA.Lovetta Maldovan, 91, passed away on September 10, 2013 at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Long Term Care, Augusta, Maine following a long and courageous battle with dementia.She was born on July 17, 1922, daughter of the late Francis A. and Salina Mae (Tate) Price. Mrs. Maldovan was a resident of Smithfield Woodside, Pennsylvania and a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church for many years. Lovetta was always a homemaker. The family always had a large garden and raised animals: cows, pigs, chickens, rabbits, etc.They also had cats and dogs.Lovetta did a lot of canning and made wonderful jellies.Lovetta was active in her church. She loved children and animals.She always had room for stray animals.Lovetta was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.She helped create cherished family memories. Mrs. Maldovan was pre-deceased by her husband, John Maldovan, and a son, Richard Maldovan. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Stanton and her husband, Dan, of California; son, Gerald, and his wife, Judith, of Maine; son, Edward and his wife, Victoria, of Pennsylvania; son, Thomas, and his wife, Betty Carol, of Pennsylvania; son, Franklin, and his wife, Kathy, of Pennsylvania; and Janet Maldovan, surviving spouse of Richard; 14 grandchildren and their spouses; 21 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, those who desire may make donations in Lovetta’s memory to your local Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice. Burial and services will be held in Pennsylvania A special thank you to the staff at Green Gardens at Glenridge Nursing Home for the care given to our mother.