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Blanche M. Koch, 92, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Gatehouse.
She was born February 23, 1932 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter to the late William J. Brian Streck and Mildred Wenzel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack J. Koch on Nov. 27, 2006, and a daughter, Brenda Shultz in 2015. Blanche retired after many years of service in the Dietary Department of Divine Providence Hospital.
She is survived by two sons, Robert D. (Rhonda) Koch, of Williamsport and Dennis J. (Lynne) Koch, of Spartensburg; daughters, Barbara J. (Larry) Baker, of South Williamsport and Nancy L. Koch, of Williamsport; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 in the Jersey Shore Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Jersey Shore.
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