Russell N. Koch, Jr.

Mr. Russell N. Koch, age 78, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., in Weatherly, Pa., having been a resident since 2006.

A member of Salem U.C.C. of Weatherly, Russell retired from the Weatherly School District.

He was active in the Citizens Fire Co. of Weatherly and the Weatherly Ambulance.

Born in Weatherly, he was the son of the late Russell Koch, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Lewis) Koch.

He is survived by his

One Son,
Jay Koch and his wife Deborah of Weatherly;

One Brother,
Allen L. Koch of Aberdine, Md.;

Grandchildren, Karen and Keith & his wife Christine;

Preceded in death by his wife, Claire L. (Jenkins) on June 21, 2006; son Robert in 2007; sister Mrs. Alva Leininger.

Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home, 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pa., Philip J. Jeffries F.D./ Sup., where the family will receive friends on Friday, January 28, 2011 from 1-2PM.

Memorial service will be at the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home on Friday, January 28, 2011, at 2 o'clock P.M., Rev. Fredericka Beauchard officiating.

Memorials in his honor may be sent to the Weatherly Nutrition Center 3rd & Fell Sts., Weatherly, Pa 18255 or to the Weatherly Elementary/Middle School Library 602 6th St., Weatherly, Pa 18255.

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