Shirlene K. Koch

Shirlene K. Koch obituary

Shirlene K. Koch

Shirlene Koch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, P.C. - Allentown on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Shirlene K. Koch, 90, of Allentown, passed away on October 29, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Post Acute, Allentown. She was the wife of the late Carl R. Koch and they celebrated over 56 years of marriage. Shirlene was a homemaker and a full-time mother to her three children. She used to love rollerskating and she had her own skates with the bejeweled nickname "Boopsie" on them. Shirlene loved playing bingo and eating at the diner with her husband and children.

Survivors: Daughters, Brenda Koch and her partner, Judy Bennison, and Carol Lamm; 3 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. Shirlene was predeceased by her son, Scott Koch, who passed away on April 10, 2018.

Services: Private. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Allentown, www.BKRFH.com

Contributions may be made to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, PA 18031.

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