Stephen Joseph Palkovic, of Lititz, Pennsylvania passed away on January 29, 2017 at the age of 89. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Paul and Mary Palkovic. His wife, of 64 years, preceded him in death 4 months ago. He was a faithful and active member of the catholic faith. Starting as an alter server at St. Cyril's in Lebanon and being part of the building committee for St. James Catholic Church, Lititz, where he served as an usher and was on numerous committees. Steve was a graduate of Lebanon High School and joined the Navy in 1944. After serving in the Seabees during World War II, he returned to Pennsylvania to attend Millersville University. He graduated with a math and science degree and taught at Lebanon Catholic High School for three years. He then accepted a job in the Manheim Township School District, where he coached the football, wrestling, and started the golf team. He came to Warwick in 1967 after obtaining his master's degree in counseling and clinical psychology. He was the Warwick AD and helped form the girls' softball team. He also officiated high school and college wrestling and high school football. Steve was actively in the Lititz community. While president of the Lititz Jaycees, he formed a committee to ask the Lititz Borough to build a pool. After 4 years and many fundraisers, the Lititz Springs Pool was built, where he was the manager for many years. For 19 years he served as the chairperson for the 4th of July Queen of Candles ceremony. He served as president of the Lititz Lions Club, Lititz Jaycees, Lititz Springs Board of Trustees, and the Lititz Community Center. Steve was also the sports editor of the Lititz Record Express, where he wrote 4 pages of sports each week. He enjoyed writing his own editorial column "Sports World" and picking the athlete of the week. After retiring from teaching after 35 years, he could be found helping out at the Lititz Springs Park, cleaning the fountain at the square, or spending time with his two grandchildren. In Steve's free time he enjoyed spending time with his family and did many activities with them. He earned his flying license and flew his family down to the beach. He owned a sailboat and sailed on the Chesapeake for many years. Where he took his family to Annapolis and Baltimore and sailed the inland waterway to Wildwood and Atlantic City. Many weekends you could find him on the ski slope with his family. He will be truly missed by his daughter, Beth Ann (Palkovic) Needelman, son-in-law Robert Needelman, Lititz and two grandsons Michael and Matthew Needelman. He was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Stephen Palkovic. Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA with Father James O'Blaney officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Stephen's memory may be made to Lititz Springs Park, PO Box 110, Lititz, PA 17543.