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1939
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2016
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Frances Koch Obituary
Mrs. Frances Renee Koch, 76, of Orwigsburg, died Saturday, Feb. 13, in Reading. She was the wife of Richard Lange Koch. They were married for 55 years. She retired from Manor Care, Pottsville, where she was a registered nurse. Prior to her employment with Manor Care, she worked for various area hospitals and nursing homes.Born Oct. 21, 1939, in the Lewistown Valley, where she was raised, she was a daughter of the late Claude A. and Mary (Heckman) Leiby.
A 1957 graduate of Tamaqua High School and 1960 graduate of the former Allentown Hospital School of Nursing, Frances loved playing board games, doing puzzles, knitting and crafting.
She was active with the nurses' association, ran flea market stands with her husband, and was a former Girl Scout leader.
She was a member of Zion Church of Lewistown Valley.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter Leslie, wife of Steven Ziegenfus of Rehrersburg; two grandchildren, Jacob Ziegenfus and Amber Ziegenfus; and several nephews and nieces.
She was also predeceased by a brother, Robert C. Leiby.
Service: Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Zion Church of the Lewistown Valley with the Rev. Jim Williams officiating. Interment, Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Call 6-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-10 a.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements by Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. Contributions in her name may be made to The Gideons International, Box 188, Tamaqua, PA 18252. Online condolences can be offered at www.zrgfuneralhomes.com.
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Carol and Roger Berger
February 18, 2016
Dick and Leslie and Family,
So very sad and sorry to learn of Fran's passing. She was a dear lady that we will miss at auctions and flea markets. No words are adequate to express our sorrow. Praying for the Lord to comfort and uphold each of you.
Georgine, Jones Benek
February 17, 2016
My condolence's to the family. Frances and I went to the one room school house together, and were friends through high school.
Deanna
February 16, 2016
My condolences to the Koch family. I had the pleasure of working with Frannie for many year at Manor Care. She was a wonderful charge nurse. (She had to be to keep us in line.)She will be sadly missed.
February 16, 2016
Dick, Lesley & Family,
Fran & I were friends since 1st grade & through our nursing school days. I always lookrd forward to her newsy letters at Christmas time & occasional "out of the blue" letters. Please accept my condolence. Ann (Arner) Frommer
Betty Lezousky
February 16, 2016
God bless you and your family. Your
classmates will miss you. Hopefully,
we will all have a reunion when we leave this world.
Love,
Betty Stegmeier Lezousky
THS Class of 1957
Elaine Fegley Yasenchak
February 16, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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