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Regina Koch Obituary
Born Feb. 7, 1908, in Wilkes-Barre, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (O’Donnell) Smurl. Regina was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by her extended family at Birchwood Nursing. She was employed for many years at Pioneer Pants, Wilkes-Barre, and was a member of Sacred Heart-St. John’s Parish Community, and the Wilkes-Barre Senior Citizen’s Club. She was preceded in death by husband Joseph C., on July 18, 1970; sons John Patrick, Joseph Michael, William, James; brothers John, James, and Joseph.
Surviving are son, Charles, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; daughters, Katherine Graham, Garwood, N.J.; Jean Cora, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Roseann Cox, Forty Fort, Pa.; Arline Motovidlak, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Linda Hearst, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; 34 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and great-great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart-St. John’s Church, North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, with the Monsignor John Sempa, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.
Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Beth Ward
October 22, 2005
Dear Koch Family,
I am sorry to read about the passing of your Mom, Grand Mom, and Great-great Grand Mom. I have many wonderful memories of visiting her home and watching her busily preparing dinners for her family around the coal stove.
You were truely blessed to have had her for ninety-seven years. God must have been watching over her.
To all the family goes out deepest sympathy.
Love,
Beth, TJ, and Ryan
Joe Motovidlak & family
October 21, 2005
Dear Gram,
I will always remember you for the good times you gave me and my family. You are a wonderful woman.May you be at peace now in heaven with your husband, sons and other family members. I Love You.
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