Louis "Smokey" Kovacs

Louis “Smokey” Kovacs, Jr., 78, of Bethlehem Township died Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in his home with his family by his side. Born May 31, 1940 in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Louis “Smokey” and Mary (Groza) Kovacs, Sr.

Louis was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School. After graduation he proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. Smokey worked and retired from the Bethlehem Steel. He was an avid sports fan but he especially like the Denver Broncos. He loved to hunt, fish and just enjoy nature. In his younger days and early adulthood he was active with the boy scouts and became a boy scout leader. He was a life member of the Roosevelts Democratic Club in Bethlehem and St. Johns Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Jeffery Kovacs and companion, Karen Johnson, daughter, Mary Patrick wife of Mark, daughter, Donna Mertz, sister, Leona Coffin wife of Barry, grandchildren, Nathan, Tyler and Katie, several great grandchildren, Cheryl Campbell the mother of his children and many close friends.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA from 6-8 PM. There will be a calling period on Monday, February 11, 2019 from 10:30-11 AM followed by a funeral service at 11 AM at St. Johns Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church 617 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Boys Town 200 Flanagan Blvd., PO Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010

Cemetery
Ft. Indiantown Gap national Cemetery
PA
US

Viewing
Sunday, February 10, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Calling Hours
Monday, February 11, 2019
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
St. John's Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bethlehem PA 18015
US

Funeral Service
Monday, February 11, 2019
11:00 AM
St. John's Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bethlehem PA 18015
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531