Milton H. Koch

Milton H. Koch, 83, of Plainfield Township, passed away, Friday, April 1, 2022, at ProMedica, Old Orchard.  He was the husband of the late Judith M. (Radjavitch) Koch, who passed away, November 20, 2016.

Born in White Haven, PA, April 30, 1938, he was the son of the late William and Viola (Keiper) Koch.

Prior to retiring, he was employed as a truck driver for Waste Management, Pen Argyl, prior to that he was employed as the Plant Manager for Ecolaire Condenser, Easton.  After retiring he was a part time bus driver for Palmeri Transportation.

Milton was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, Pen Argyl. He loved family gatherings and picnics.

He served his country in the US Army Corp of Engineers, post WW II, in Verdun, France.

He is survived by a son, Chris J. Koch and his wife NormaJean of Pen Argyl, three grandchildren, Daniel, Madelyn, and Vincent Koch, a brother Clyde Koch of Camp Hill, PA, and a brother in law, Edward Radjavitch, Jr. and his wife Maryann of Concord, NC.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrate, Monday, April 11, 2022, at 11 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl.  There will be visiting hours, Sunday, April 10th, beginning at 6 PM until 8 PM at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, LLC, 126 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Pen Argyl, and Monday, beginning at 10 AM until time of services at the church.  Interment will follow in St. Elizabeth’s Cemetery, Pen Argyl.

Online condolences may be offered at www.ruggierofuneralhome.com.

The family would like to thank his friend and neighbor, Ken Wyant for his friendship and many visits over the past few weeks, and the staff at ProMedica, Old Orchard for their outstanding care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to St. Elizabeth’s Building Fund, 300 W. Babbitt Avenue, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 or Camp Papillon Animal Shelter, www.camppapillon.org, 128 Brainerd Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.