Stefani

Kotevski

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stefani (Stefka) Kotevski, age 78, of Westerville, Ohio, who passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 after a brief illness. 

Born on December 10, 1947, in the village of Sladuevo, Macedonia, Stefani lived a life filled with love, family, friendships, and cherished memories. She was known by many for her kind heart, generous spirit, and the warmth she brought to everyone around her. 

Having immigrated from Bitola, Macedonia in 1967, Stefani became a very active member of the St. Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in Reynoldsburg, Ohio for nearly 60 years. She was a devoted wife/mother/grandmother/great-grandmother/sister/aunt/friend and treasured the time she spent with her family. She was an entrepreneur, owner and operator of a small family business, Jumbo's Sub Shop in Whitehall, Ohio.

 Preceded in death by her husband, Josif Kotevski; parents, Cvetan and Ristana Trajcevski, in-laws, Lazar and Sofija Kotevski, brothers-in-law/sisters-in-law, Aleksandar and Nada Kotevski, Peco and Ljubica Kostovski, and Dushan Spasevski. 

She is survived by her children, daughter, Mary (Brian) Convery, son, Steven (Miglena) Kotevski, grandchildren, Alexandra (Robert) Hildebrand, Josif Kotevski, Samuel Kotevski, great-grandson, Benjamin Hildebrand; sisters, Florinka Spasevska and family, Blagica (Ivan) Petrovska and family, brother, Jovan Trajcevski and family; and was loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

All who knew and loved Stefani will forever carry her memory in their hearts, as her love, wisdom, and beautiful spirit will be deeply missed. May she rest peacefully and forever remain in the hearts of those who loved her. 

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:00 Noon St. Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral 400 S. Waggoner Rd. where friends may call 1 hour prior to service, between 11 am and 12 pm. Rev. Radovan Cekovski officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the St. Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in Stefani's memory. For anyone that would still like to send flowers, please have them sent to Evans Funeral Home on Livingston Ave., to arrive no later than the end of the day, Monday, September 28th.