King Edward Lacock

Retired Washington Mould machinist. King Edward Lacock, 92, of Washington, died at 6:34 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2005, in his residence. Although he was in declining health, his death was unexpected. He was born July 2, 1913, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Herbert R. and Ocelena Fisher Lacock. Mr. Lacock was a graduate of Washington High School and attended post-graduate classes at Washington Business College. He retired from Washington Mould Machine & Foundry, where he worked as a machinist for 40 years. Previously, he worked at Washington Tin Plate Co. and at a defense plant in Canonsburg. He was a 50-year member of International Association of Machinists Union. Mr. Lacock had a lifelong self-taught interest in radio, electronics, television and computers. He and his wife, Rose Marie Bieda Lacock, celebrated 68 years of marriage. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Patti J. Lacock of Washington; two brothers-in-law, Michael (Mary Jane) Bieda and Robert Hartzell, both of Washington; and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Mary M. Lacock Merlo, is deceased. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, with the Rev. Kenneth N. Schott officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Library, 55 South College Street, Washington, PA 15301.