Walter W. Hoch

September 12, 1919

January 26, 2010

Walter William "Walt" Hoch, age 90, formerly of Stratford , CT , died Tuesday, January 26, 2010, at 9:50 PM in Ephrata Manor, Ephrata Township, PA.  Born in Stratford , CT , a son of the late Wilhelm and Amelia (Zass) Hoch, he was the husband of Gertrude “Sue” (Priestly) Hoch for 56 years.  A World War II Navy veteran, he served at D-Day and the Pacific Theatre.  

Walt had been an active member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Stratford , and since moving to Ephrata was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Denver , PA.   He was co-founder and president of Sterling Tool & Die, Bridgeport , CT , a member of America St. John’s Lodge Free & Accepted Masons, Stratford , and enjoyed sailing.  

Also surviving is a daughter, Jane E. (Edmond) Frost, Virginia Beach, VA; a son, Rev. William E. (Janis K.) Hoch, Stevens, PA; granddaughters, Jessica and Pamela; and was predeceased by sisters, Lydia Hoch and Ella Smith.

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Funeral Services will be held Sunday, January 31, 2010, at 4:00 PM with Chaplain Robert Muise officiating in the Donecker Chapel of Ephrata Manor, 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, PA 17522.  There will be a viewing from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, with Masonic services conducted by Ephrata Lodge #665 F&AM at 3:30 PM. 

Private interment with military honors from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery , Annville , PA.

 Rather than flowers, contributions in Walt’s memory may be sent to Peace United Church of Christ, 37 East Swartzville Road , Denver , PA 17517 , or Ephrata Area Social Services, 227 North State Street , Ephrata , PA 17522 .  The Hoch Family is being served by Good Funeral Home, Reamstown , PA.