Gizella Kocher

Gizella H. Kocher, 83, of Bushkill Twp., formerly of Chapmans Quarries, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 8, 2024 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold L. "Sonny" Kocher to whom she was married to for 41 years before his passing in 2017. Born in Allentown, Gizella was a daughter of the late Joseph and Gizella Wetzel (Focht).

She attended Northampton H.S. "Class of 1958". Gizella served as the Tax Collector for the Borough of Chapman, which was originally known as Chapman Quarries, and she also served as the auditor. Alongside her husband Sonny, she supported their roofing business, Harold L. Kocher Roofing, managing payroll and office responsibilities. Her dedication extended beyond her professional life as she was an active member of the Star Grange #993 in Moorestown and played vital roles in the Nazareth Garden Club, Moorestown Garden Club, and Indianland Garden Club.

She will be dearly missed by her children: Richard Peters (Allison) of Bushkill Twp., Evelyn Kovalovsky (Daniel) of Bath, Pamela Myirski (Michael) of Fallston, MD; ; grandchildren: Eric, Rachel and Sara; great-grandchildren: Kylie, Cove, Adeline; along with many nieces and nephews. Gizella was predeceased by siblings: Joseph Wetzel, Robert Wetzel, Catherine Pike, Evelyn Buckley, Irene Milkovits and ; step-children: Gail and Gary Kocher.

Graveside Services will be held privately at the Green Mount Cemetery - Bath. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: bensingfuneralhome.net. Arrangements and cremation care are under the direction of the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC. - Moorestown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to the National Kidney Foundation - 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016 and/or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.