He was 91. According to his obituary: Covey, a native of Martin's Ferry, joined the Navy at 17 and later graduated from Ohio State University in 1952 with a degree in public relations. He was recruited by the former Timken Roller Bearing Co. to work as an assistant editor of the company's employee magazine, and later joined Meldrum & Fewsmith, an advertising agency in Cleveland. In 1967, Covey launched his own advertising and marketing firm, Covey and Koons, in Canton, according to his obituary. Covey, who later moved to North Canton, was deeply involved as a volunteer in numerous community organizations and local charities, including the Boy Scouts, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival, the Canton Advertising Club, which named him "Ad Man of the Year" in 1968.