Catherine Kochenash

Catherine "Kash" Kochenash, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021, at Sacred Heart Senior Living in Northampton, where she resided for the past four years. A lifelong resident of Northampton, Kash born in East Allen Township, was the daughter of the late Peter, Sr. and Katherine (Broshyna) Kochenash.

Kash was a lifelong member of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Northampton, where she had been the former president of the church council. She was a member of the Sisterhood of Faith, Hope, and Love, and assisted with their weekly pierogie sale. She was a member of the Senior UOL (Ukrainian Orthodox League), the Ukrainian Dance Troupe, the Ukrainian Mixed Chorus, and enjoyed decorating the church for holidays. Kash loved shopping and having lunch with her many nieces at the former Hess's Patio, She loved traveling, and made several trips to Europe, but her favorite trip was to Ukraine, which was especially important due to her family's Ukrainian heritage. She loved family holiday gatherings and hosted a family Holy Supper on Orthodox Christmas Eve for many years. Kash worked her entire career at the former Western Electric in Allentown, as a layout operator supervisor. She was a member of the Pioneer Club and retired from Western with 40 years of service.

Kash is survived by numerous nieces and nephews to whom she was a loving aunt. She was predeceased by brothers Milton, Walter, Charles, Paul, and Peter, and by her sister Ann Pristash.

A Burial Service will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 27, 2021at Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1301 Newport Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Family and friends may call Monday, July 26, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Tuesday, 7/27/21 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM both at the Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave. Northampton PA 18067. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church memorial fund c/o the funeral home. While at Sacred Heart, Kash was lovingly cared for by the staff and more recently by the Family Pillars Hospice Care. The family wishes to thank both organizations for their dedicated care. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com