Kathleen “Kathy” A. Koch

Kathleen “Kathy” A. Koch, 76, of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 4, 2026, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with a serious illness.

Born in Philadelphia to the late Samuel and Marie Antoinette (née Issi) Celia, Kathy was the eldest of two children and grew up in Rockledge. She graduated from St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls and later attended Taylor Business School, where she met her husband. She devoted nearly thirty years of her career as an insurance coordinator for a prosthodontist. Kathy was an avid reader with a naturally curious mind who found joy and quiet reflection in books. She loved to travel and was especially known for her homemade baked goods, which she lovingly prepared for family and friends, making them a cherished tradition at holidays and family celebrations. A faithful member of St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church, she was active in its social group.

Kathy was the beloved wife of the late John M. Koch for more than fifty-two years. She was the loving mother of Christina Wallitsch (Jon) and Stefanie Koch, and the cherished Grammy of Samantha and Benjamin Wallitsch. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Donald S. Celia (Pat).

She is survived by her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Fred (Joan), Mary Anne Smith, Madelyn Dombrow (Roy), Eileen Deravedissian, Diane Lauro (Pete), Joseph (Maureen), Elizabeth Alexander (Bill), Carol Cashman (Mike), Patricia Hause (Joel), and Janet Leo (Vince), along with many loving nieces and nephews. Kathy will be remembered for her warmth, her faith, and the special way she made everyday moments feel like celebrations.