Roy W. Koch 1937-2020

Roy was born March 16, 1937, and was a lifelong resident of the Petersburg area.

He was a graduate of Springfield Township High School class of 1955. A longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Petersburg, he was currently a cherished member of Lake Mount Church of Christ. Roy was a third-generation farmer, most recently a partner in K&K Farms, specializing in poultry, potatoes and grain. Roy was locally known as the must-visit location for pumpkins for 20-plus years.

After retiring, he spent his days in the garden with his wife and riding his tractor out to chop wood on his property.

Beloved husband and caring father, he is survived by his wife, Judy Koch, whom he married in 2005; and three children, Ken (Dawn) Koch of Yorkville Ill., Karen (Wilbert) Griffith of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Stephen Koch of Lafayette, La.; and stepdaughters, Barbie (Darrel) Hostetter of Columbiana and Holly (Ken) Cusick of Bonneau, S.C.

He leaves behind 12 grandchildren, Samantha Koch, Kyle Koch, Marisa (Dylan) Christie, Kelsie Koch, Emma Koch, Jason Koch, Kristina (Phillip) Bowen, Chance Hostetter, Johnathon (Jessica) Hostetter; 11 great-grandchildren; his sister, Martha Kennedy; dear friends; and a house full of several mementos of his childhood and travels.

Roy was one of five children of the late Arthur and Florence Barth Koch, and also was preceded in death by his late wife, Yvonne L. Schultz Koch, who passed away in 2003; two brothers, C. Raymond Koch and Paul Koch; and one sister, Ruth Yauman.

The family had a service Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Lake Mount Church of Christ, New Waterford, with Tim Postle officiating. Interment followed in Petersburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, 2805 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown, OH 44509, or Lake Mount Church of Christ, Benevolent Fund, 6290 state Route 7, New Waterford, OH 44445.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana with the arrangements for their loved one. Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.

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