Marth Mari Kovalenko , September 07, 1940 — February 19, 2019

Martha Marie Kovalenko, age 78, of Warrenton, VA passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. She was born September 7, 1940 in Moorhead, Minnesota, daughter of the late Robert & Eunice Robideau. Martha is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Gerald E. Kovalenko; three children, Teresa L. Kovalenko-Sinclair & her husband, Steve Sinclair of Warrenton, VA, Robert J. Kovalenko also of Warrenton and Jean M. Prater & her husband, Scott Prater of Leesburg, VA; three grandchildren, Daniel A. Davila & his wife, Rosa of Alexandria, VA, Amanda M. Prater-Howe & her husband, Jesse Howe of Purcellville, VA and Zachary A. Prater & his wife, Emily also of Purcellville; and great grandson, Daniel A. Davila, Jr. of Alexandria, VA.

In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her brother Mike Robideau. Martha was raised in Minnesota and married Gerald in 1959 initially living in Fargo, ND. They moved to Ridgecrest, CA in 1962 where they lived for 17 years.

In 1978, the family moved to Virginia where she worked for the Dept. of Navy as a Manager of International Programs until retiring in 1996. In retirement she lived in Warrenton, VA for over 20 years with her husband Gerald.

Martha enjoyed artistic endeavors such as crafting, sewing and drawing. She especially enjoyed singing in the Warrenton Chorale participating for many years in their seasonal concerts. In more recent years, she took to bird watching and growing a wide array of flowers at home.

The family will receive visitors at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave. , Warrenton, VA from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, February 22nd, 2019. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, February 23rd, at 2 pm, followed by a reception at Warrenton Baptist church.

Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Fort Liberte (www. haitifriends.com/system/causes/give/230) , St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital (www.

stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude) or the Fauquier SPCA (www. fauquierspca.com/how-to-help/donate-2/). To plant a tree in memory of Martha Kovalenko, please visit our Tribute Store.

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