Obituaries

Iosif Kovacs, 89

December 21, 2016

Iosif Kovacs, 89, of Lancaster, passed away at Conestoga View on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was born in Oradea, Romania to the late Iosif and Rozalia Kovacs. Iosif was the loving husband of Ioana Ghimpu Kovacs for 62 years last September 8th.

He worked as a manager in a fabric factory in Romania for 37 years.

In addition to his wife Ioana, Iosif is survived by his stepson Liviu Ghimpu, husband of Elena of Lancaster, son Iosif Kovacs of Romania, granddaughter Monica Campbell of Lancaster, and two great grandchildren. His daughter Irina Comocozi and six siblings preceded Iosif in death.

A viewing will take place 1 to 2 PM, followed by the funeral at 2 PM, on Monday December 26, 2016 with Pastor Mark J. Thiboldeaux officiating, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Contributions in Iosef’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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Condolences to the Family

December 26, 2016

Dear Ioana and Liviu and Family please accept our deepest sympathy in your lost . Let assured that he is with the Risen Christ it is only a temporary separation and one day you all meet together in a better place
Radu and John

December 26, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Mr, kOVACS was my friend at Lancaster House South. He always was very kind to me. My name is John Singleton. I was the maintenence superintindant there

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Monday, December 26, 2016
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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