Gregory J. Koch, 73, of Bethlehem, died Oct. 25, 2021 at Gracedale Nursing Home.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Alfred and Eleanor (Eddinger) Koch.  He honorably served his country in the Army during Vietnam.  He was a graduate of Shippensburg University.  Greg worked for Crayola in shipping and as a quality assurance technician for 35 years.  He was a member of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Church.

Gregory is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Kathleen; stepmother, June Koch; daughters, Lori wife of Mark Puliti of Emmaus and Andrea wife of Michael Caruso of King of Prussia; grandchildren, Gabriella and Emma Puliti and Oliver and Eliza Caruso; sister, Karen wife of Craig Kemmerer of Allentown.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tues., Nov. 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Notre Dame of Bethlehem Church, 1861 Catasauqua Rd., Bethlehem.  Viewing 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church.  Interment with military honors will follow at Holy Savior Cemetery, Bethlehem.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Allentown, PA 18103.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to Tower 3 at Gracedale for their compassionate care of Gregory over the years.