Louis Kovacs, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009, at Golden Living Center. Mr. Kovacs was a son of the late Matthew and Anna (Pinter) Kovacs.  He was born on May 19, 1924, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Shortly after birth, Mr. Kovacs returned to his home country of Hungary, until returning to the United States in 1956. He is survived by his wife, Maria Kovacs. They were married on November 17, 1947.

Mr. Kovacs was employed by Stahl Corp. as a welder for over 25 years. He was a devout catholic and a loving father and husband. He was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Kovacs is survived by a son, Louis J. Kovacs of Riverside, CA; a daughter, Anne Marie DiCarlo, wife of Benjamin of Lancaster; and two grandchildren: Gina Marie and Benjamin Francis DiCarlo both of Lancaster. Mr. Kovacs was preceded in death by a son Francis S. Kovacs.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at 10:30 AM from Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 119 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 with Rev. Leo Goodman as Celebrant. A viewing will be held on Tuesday morning at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc. 441 North George Street, Millersville, PA 17551 from 9-10:00 AM. Final Farewell and Commendation will be on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604. Arrangements by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Inc. To send a condolence please visit: www.snyderfuneralhome.com