Carol “Joan” Cover Kohl

November 01, 1929 ~ January 10, 2024

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Carol “Joan” Cover Kohl, 94 of Sebastian, FL passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 1, 1929 in Johnstown, PA to Emma Zwick Cover and Edward David Cover. She graduated from Charters Township High School and Washington Hospital School of Nursing.

She married Arthur C. Smock in 1950. During the Korean War she worked as a RN at Aberdan Proving Grounds Army Base. After the war, she and Arthur moved to Lorain, Ohio and raised 3 daughters: Susan Smock (Thurman) Watkins, Patricia (Julie Meyers) Smock and Sandra (John) Swan. She is survived by 4 grandsons: Daniel, Matthew, Nick, Michael Swan and 1 granddaughter, Rachel Meyers and her dear cat Charlie.

Joan worked many different roles as a nurse; emergency room, pediatrics, industrial nursing at American Ship Building in Lorain, OH, and as a school nurse and for both Lorain and Lucas Co. Health Departments.

She was preceded in death by her parents and younger brother David Edward Cover. She also lost her longtime companion and soulmate, Richard Akenberger of Toledo, OH.

Contributions may be made in Joan’s memory to: Indian River Humane Society or VNA of Indian River County.

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Judy Johnson

January 11, 2024, 8:04 pm

Susan, so sorry to see this obit! Sending my sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. Sending hugs!
Judy

Harry Wilson Esther Reeb

January 11, 2024, 8:42 pm

She was such a beautiful lady always open for conversation and great advice we were so glad to have met her God Bless her and family

Dawn Durling

January 12, 2024, 4:08 am

What a sweet lady❤️ I met Joan and Dick in 2002 when I moved in behind them. They were always so nice! I loved the Faith that Joan had and the love of life ❤️
My condolences to all her family.

Joyce Hammer

December 21, 2025, 4:04 am

Dear family of Joan: I missed a Christmas card from Joan last year and wondered if she had passed on. She was a lovely person and she took over my staff nurse job at the Lucas County Health Department in 1981 when I decided to return to working in the hospital. We exchanged Christmas cards and kept in contact for over 50 years. I would see her at the nursing get togethers for the years she worked at the health department. She knew my friends who had gone to Admiral KIng in Lorain. We just clicked and I was amazed at how she loved and lived life in Florida. I tried a search including school nurse and her obituary came up today. Please accept my belated condolences and know she was a lovely kind person to all and me personally. Joyce Hamer

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