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Michael J. Macovitch, 94, Roaring Spring, died Saturday. He was born in Hazelton, son of the late Michael J. and Agnes (Soyke) Macovitch.
Michael was also preceded in death by his wife, Hazel (Mock) Macovitch, who died April 14, 2009; daughter, Michele Lee Hess; son-in-law, Bob Hess; sisters, Rita Bush and Dorothy Kleckner; and brothers: John, Edward and Richard.
Surviving are his daughter, Beverly, wife of Carl "Sonny" Servello; grandson, Shawn Servello, married to Mandy (Reed); granddaughters: Amber Servello, engaged to Jeremy McCoy; Amanda Servello, married to Dusty Mauk; and great-grandchildren, Michael McCoy, Coen and Ella Mauk.
Mike was a graduate of Hazelton High School and longtime member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Roaring Spring.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and member of VFW Post 8724, Duncansville.
Mike had worked as a machinist with Berwind White Railway and the former Blair Press.
An avid fan of Penn State and the Pittsburgh Pirates, Mike spent many years traveling to Bradenton, Fla., for spring training. Following his retirement, he spent 22 years serving as an usher for the Altoona Curve.
Friends will be received from 10 until the 11 a.m. Mass on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Roaring Spring, with Father Allen Zeth, celebrant. Committal with military honors will take place at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.
Arrangements are by Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home Inc., South Fork, Pa.
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