Cynthia Ann Koch

Cynthia Koch Obituary

Cynthia Ann Koch
Cynthia Ann Koch, 69, of Maytown, PA, died Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA. Born September 9, 1942 in Allentown, she was the only child of the late Rev. Alfred and Evelyn (Miller) Koch. Cynthia lived most of her life in Coplay, Slatington, and last resided in Longwood Manor, Maytown, PA. Cynthia was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Coplay, PA. Cynthia loved to knit, solve word search puzzles and play card games. She was friendly and greeted guests and residents at Longwood Manor. Cynthia was an organ donor. Survivors: She is survived by several cousins, Julia (Nevin) Silsdorf-Groff, Lancaster, PA, Rose Secord, Douglassville, PA, Catherine (Gerald) Smith, Sinking Spring, PA, John (Virginia) Moyer, Millersville, MD, Sharon (Charles) Branigan, Bethlehem, Pa. Pam Miller St. Louis, MO, Dr. John (Sunhee) Miller, Montgomery, AL, Ronald (Jeanne) Miller, Santa Monica, CA, Dr. Jeffrey (Bonita) Miller, Hummelstown, PA, and The Rev. Carey (Nancy) Miller, Allentown, PA. Services: Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012 at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 18 S. 3rd Street, Coplay, PA 18037. Viewing will be held from 10-11 a.m. prior to the services in the church. The Rev. Timothy Boyer will officiate. Interment will follow at Zions Cemetery in Kreidersville, PA. Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA 18067 is in charge of arrangements. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church memorial fund in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 6, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Cynthia Koch

7 Entries

Sandy Bachert

February 29, 2024

I remember Cynthia when I worked at Longwood Manor. She was a sweet heart. Always a smile on her face. When we held chapel services there she always requested we sing 'Jesus Loves Me'. - Sandy, Resident's assistant.

Christopher Walker

March 27, 2012

I heard the wonderful story of Cynthia's life through my friend John Miller. While I never met Cynthia, her story touched my heart.

And, while she never knew me, she prayed for me. She loved to say grace at a meal and she would always end with, "God bless everyone in the whole wide world!"

I thought about her prayer for several days after John shared Cynthia's story. I cannot think of anyone I've ever met that exemplifies the agape love of Christ more than Cynthia did through her simple prayer--"God bless everyone in the whole wide world!"

From the heart wrenching story of her birth, to her final moments on this earth, her life was a testimony to the fact that, "God works all things together for the good, for those who love Him and are drawn according to His purpose"--Romans 8:28

I look forward to meeting her when I leave this world and the first thing I will say to her is, "Thank-you for praying for me and everyone in the whole wide world!"

John & Sunhee Miller

March 12, 2012

Cynthia's great, good, and loving spirit lives on in those who knew her. Her life was a lesson to us all in the power of perseverance and the importance of faith, family, and friends.
I believe this photo was taken by my father on Easter Sunday during the 1960s on my parents' porch in Coplay. As always, she is smiling, happy to have worshipped and anxious to be on her way to a family gathering somewhere. Her burdens were many, but she bore them lightly.

This poem by Fr. Charles Curran, SJ, a psychologist, linguist, educator, and Jesuit priest, reminds me of the way Cynthia Ann Koch lived her life:

"The Way of Walking"
Over the way of walking is the way of flying,
It is faster and much smoother, but it is not for me.
The unbruised foot does not know where it has been;
In April, I drink the scent of the lilacs one at a time.
This is the earth that I rose from,
And the ground on which I shall sleep.
Therefore I do not envy the swallow,
Or even the eagle.
They have their kingdom in seeing,
But mine is touching and waiting.

March 9, 2012

I grew up with cousin Cynthia and she was always at the center of our family gatherings....always smiling, laughing, joking along with us. I have many happy memories of our times together. She lived with our Aunt (Dooksie) when Cynthia's father could no longer care for her. Our aunt would say, Cynthia is "my eyes" for Cynthia would read recipes, the newspaper, etc. for Aunt Dook who had macular degeneration.
Cynthia overcame many disabilities and was a blessing and inspiration to so many.
Her love of the Lord always shone through. She is truly in the Lord's arms reunited with all the loved ones she missed so much.
I will miss her very much. I loved the story about "Jesus Loves Me". "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." Rev, 21 v.4

Pam Miller, cousin St. Louis, MO.

Dawn Rex

March 7, 2012

To Cynthia's family I want to extend my deepest sympathy. She is now reunited with her mom and dad who loved her very much.

Sandy & Bill Bachert

March 6, 2012

Dear Family, I have worked at Longwood Manor and now volunteer there. Cynthia always brought a smile to my face. My husband has the Church Service at Longwood one Sunday afternoon each month. Cynthia always requested that we sing 'Jesus Loves Me' and we always did. Having just learned about Cynthia's passing this past Sunday when we were there we sang 'Jesus Loves Me' in her memory. I will always think of Cindy when I hear or sing that song. Our prayers and blessings are with your family at this time.

March 6, 2012

KOCH FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. THROW YOUR ANXIETY ON HIM AND HE WILL CARRY YOUR BURDEN. CHERISH THE FOND MEMORIES.

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