Helen L. Koch, age 92, wife of the late Fernley E. Koch, of Pottstown, PA, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at home. Born on December 1, 1924 in Pottstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Stella (Trout) Thomas. Mrs. Koch was a graduate of Pottstown High School. A beloved wife and mother, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Koch is survived by four daughters, Jean A., wife of William Gillespie of Royersford, PA, Carol D. Koch of Stowe, PA; Mary E., wife of Carl Simes of Pottstown, PA, and Sharon L. Mast of Tampa, FL; nine grandchildren, Laura Geyer and Michael Gillespie, Brian Simes and Ashley Walters, Paul Mast, Nicole Sullivan, Rachel Mast, Megan Mast, and Kenny Mast; five great-grandchildren, Dylan, Aidan, Genevieve, Dean, and Noah; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Koch was preceded in death by one sister, Eleanor Hertzog.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral ceremony at the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, Pennsylvania on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11:00 am. Burial will be held in the Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Friends will be received from 10:00 am - 11:00 am Friday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Trinity E.C. Church, 66 S. Limerick Road, Royersford, PA. Condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford, Pennsylvania.