Martha M. Koch, 95, of Port Matilda, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011 at Centre Crest Nursing Center.
Born on February 23, 1916 in Bremerhaven-Lehe, West Germany, she was a daughter of the late Fritz and Anna (Bse) Popp.
On February 20, 1937, she was married to Gutav F. Koch, who preceded her in death on August 24, 2004.
In 1956, along with her husband, she came to the United States, a decision she never regretted.
Mrs. Koch was active in the United Methodist Church in Germany, serving as a Sunday School Teacher for fifteen years and taught as many as 50 children at one time. She also was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in State College, where she belonged to the knitting and crocheting club. She enjoyed making scarves, baby blankets, and hats for underprivileged people. Most of all, she was a devoted and beloved mother.
She is survived by a daughter Traute Greb and her husband Wolfgang of rural Port Matilda; one son, Hartmut Koch and his wife Janice of Toms River, NJ; 2 grandchildren Monica and Kevin, several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers and was the last of her generation.
There will be no public visitation. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, August 12, 2011, beginning at 12:00 PM at the Mark D. Heintzelman Funeral and Cremation Services, 1034 Benner Pike, State College with the Reverend Dr. G. Edwin Zeiders, Jr. officiating. Private Interment will take place at Centre County Memorial Park.
A guestbook can be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.