Claudia R. (Smith) Koch, 86, Formerly of Hellertown (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home)

Claudia R. (Smith) Koch (1940 – 2026)

Claudia R. (Smith) Koch, 86, formerly of Hellertown, passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Mosser Nursing Home in Trexlertown. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald R. Koch, who passed away on June 27, 2012. Born in Fountain Hill on Sept. 16, 1940, Claudia was a daughter of the late Ronald Kenneth Smith and Helena (Reiss) Smith. Claudia was a homemaker who devoted herself to her home and family. She had a lifelong love of gardening and animals, especially dogs, cats and rabbits. She also enjoyed raising and caring for dogs and held a kennel license, operating Leith Run Kennels.

SURVIVORS

She is survived by her three children: Gail M., wife of Peter Larkin, of Colchester, Conn.; Allen R. and his wife, Sherry, of Lower Saucon Township; and Chad E., of Northampton. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Sean Larkin, Colin Larkin and Tiffany Amato; and one great-granddaughter: Emma Farley.

SERVICES

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Online expressions of sympathy may be shared at Heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown.

CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.