Lacovitch, Joseph S., 79, Cresson, died April 18, 2016, at home. Born July 5, 1936, in Gallitzin, son of the late Charles and Alda (Berry) Lacovitch. Preceded in death by siblings, John, Elaine Kittell and Anthony. Survived by wife, Norma (Szuch); daughter, Karlyn Murphy (Tim), Frederick, Md.; grandsons, Zachary Murphy (Ashley), San Diego, Calif.; and Jedediah Murphy, Frederick, Md.; and great-granddaughter, Rylee Lohr-Murphy, Frederick. Brother of Sister Rosella, Baden; and Delores Seymore (Tim), Lilly. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Retired from the maintenance staff of Cambria County, after many years of service. Joe was an avid golfer and woodworker. Viewing and service will be private. Interment, Cresson Cemetery. Arrangements by Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson. (www.cmkennedyfh.com). --