February 2, 2014

Patricia A. Koch, 73, of Peaceful Valley Road, East Brunswick Township, passed away Sunday at her daughter's home.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, Feb. 23, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Susan Bonner and Michael Boyle.

She was the widow of George H. Koch.

She was a high school graduate of the Wilkes-Barre area.

She worked in various factories and nursing homes, and raised four children.

Patricia was a member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. She was a member of the New Ringgold Ambulance & Fire Company. She enjoyed reading and crafts.

She was preceded in death by a son, Michael G. Koch; and brothers, Johnny and Charles Boyle.

Surviving are a daughter, Susan P., wife of Mark Jones; two sons, David P., husband of Bonnie Koch, and Joseph J., husband of Robin Koch, all of New Ringgold; three sisters, Peggy Scoville, New Hampshire, Helen Setcavage, Pittsburgh, and Rosie Ryan, Wilkes-Barre; a brother, Hughie Boyle, Wilkes-Barre; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Friends are invited to call from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hamilton Funeral Home Inc., Orwigsburg. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Monsignor Edward S. Zemanik officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to defray funeral expenses to Hamilton Funeral Home Inc., 116 S. Liberty St., Orwigsburg, PA 17961.