Joseph Edward Kopachko, 85 of Smock, PA was called to our Lord peacefully at Jefferson Hospital on Wednesday May 11, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born May 14, 1936 in Smock, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Fertal) Kopachko. Beloved husband of 63 years to Patricia (Kuhns) Kopachko; father of Deborah Salomone, Linda (Jim) Beaman and Carolyn (Russell) Aquino; grandfather of Megan and Anna, who they affectionately called Pap; brother of Marcella Brady of Michigan, Mary Walton of Ohio and Irene Walton of California. In addition to his parent's, he was preceded in death by his siblings Margaret, Ann, Helen, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Bernadette and Robert. Joe retired from Lucas Machine in Cleveland, Ohio after 52 years of service as an exceptional high precision machinist and leader; often coaching and mentoring in his management role.  He attended Fenn College which is now called Cleveland State University.  Joe was an active volunteer at the Smock Community Center and Smock Historical Society. He enjoyed gardening, mowing the grass, woodworking, repairing anything and everything for his family and friends.  He loved farming with his younger brother, Bob and spending time with his family, friends, and pets on his farm.  Joe often reminisced of being a Boy Scout, being raised in Smock, and would always offer a word of advice with his adages.  He was a generous man who would always quickly help a stranger, neighbor, friend, or family.  A memorial mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, 3332 Pittsburgh Road, Perryopolis, PA, Friday June 24 at 11:00 AM with interment of ashes at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Smock.  Announcement by the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Uniontown, PA. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.