Elizabeth B. Koch

Elizabeth B. Koch, of Bethlehem, died on November 12, 2026, at Alexandria Manor in Bethlehem. She was born in Allentown, PA, the daughter of the late Terence and Helen C. (Ortwein) Ford. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Merton C. Koch.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and later attended Stenographics, which became Bethlehem Business School. Elizabeth worked as a salesclerk for Bethlehem Steel.

Elizabeth is a parishioner of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Bethlehem. She found great joy in needlepoint, taking walks, and reading.

Services have been entrusted to Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 450 E. Washington St., Bethlehem, PA 18017 from 12:30-1:00 p.m. immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered at www.connellfuneral.com.