Blanche M. Koch

Blanche M. Koch, 92, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at the Gatehouse.

She was born Feb. 23, 1932 in Lock Haven, 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; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held in the Jersey Shore Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Jersey Shore. www.WelkerFuneralHome.com.