Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Michael A. Kocher

About

Northampton Area High School

FUNERAL HOME

Cantelmi Long Funeral Home - Bethlehem

500 Linden Street

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Michael Kocher Obituary

Michael A. Kocher, 74, of Bethlehem, PA passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 after a year long struggle. Born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the Wilbur and Joyce (Michael) Kocher. He graduated from Northampton High School in 1968 and attended Lincoln Technical Institute. He worked for the Bosch-Rexroth Corporation for 39 years in the power unit division, retiring in 2017. Michael was a Christian. He enjoyed many special interests and hobbies, including model trains, genealogy, camping at Promise Land State Park, and especially wildlife photography. Survivors: Sister, Kay Tomko and her husband Allen of Bushkill Township and cousins. Service: Funeral Services are Private. Interment Nisky Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA. Arrangements are being handled by the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem, PA. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jul. 14, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Kocher

2 Entries

Jim Guffy

July 15, 2025

My deepest condolences to the family. Rest easy Mike, I hope you´re soaring with the eagles that you loved to photograph so much.

James Novack

July 15, 2025

I remember my first day at Rexroth , Mike was my trainer in power units . I found him to be the funniest guy with his how can we say frisky sayings when some of the girls walked by :) he was a great guy last I saw him was at Wiess markets where we chatted for about 20 min . His photography was un matched. Rest in peace my friend send a cardinal every now and then especially to Kay.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Michael Kocher's name

Memorial Events
for Michael Kocher

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Cantelmi Long Funeral Home - Bethlehem

500 Linden Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

How to support Michael's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Michael A. Kocher

About

FUNERAL HOME

Michael Kocher Obituary

Memories and Condolences for Michael Kocher

Make a Donation in Michael Kocher's name

Memorial Events for Michael Kocher

How to support Michael's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Attending a Funeral: What to Know

Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

Resources to help you cope with loss

Estate Settlement Guide

How to Write an Obituary

Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

The Five Stages of Grief

Ways to honor Michael Kocher's life and legacy

Obituary Examples

How to Write an Obituary

Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Recent deaths in the news

John MacArthur (1939–2025), prominent evangelical pastor

Connie Francis (1937–2025), 1960s chart-topping singer

James Carter Cathcart (1954–2025), Pokémon voice actor

Andrea Gibson (1975–2025), poet who wrote of grief and mortality

More ways to support the family

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Kocher

Make a Donation
in Michael Kocher's name

Memorial Events
for Michael Kocher