Nancy L. Bova, 78, of Lake Wales, FL, formerly of Duke Center,  passed away, Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 at her residence, with her family by her side.

Born on September 4, 1940 in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Helen (Washburn) Gates. She was a 1958 graduate of Bradford High School.

On February 7, 1959 in Bradford, she married John H. Bova, who preceded her in death on May 21, 2010. 

Nancy enjoyed motorcycling, fourwheeling and spending the winters in Lake Wales, FL since 1996.

She worked as a waitress at various restaurants in Duke Center, Bradford and Olean.

Nancy is survived by three sons, William (Lori) B. Bova, of Lake Wales FL; Joseph (Barbara) W. Bova, of Spokane, WA; John H. (Penny) Bova, Jr., of Hubert, NC; many grandchildren, and great grandchildren; one sister, Patricia (Melvin) Witschi, of Lake Wales, FL; one brother, Robert Gates, of Virginia, and several nieces and nephews.

No public services will be observed. Burial will be in the Willow Dale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions if desired may be made to the Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences can be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com