Debra A. Kocher, 49, of Allentown, died Jan. 15, 2013, in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown.

She and her husband James C. Kocher celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary June 14, 2012.

Born Sept. 22, 1963, in Allentown, she was the daughter of Herbert E. Oswald of New Tripoli and Anna M. (Kiser) Neulin of Allentown.

She was a seafood manager at the former Laneco, Dorneyville, for 15 years last working in 2001.

A member of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association, she was a member of the Orefield Athletic Association coaching OAA softball for 10 years.

She was instrumental in the formation of the Mallory Bomboy Tournament.

She was a graduate of Emmaus High School, Class of 1981.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by daughters Kelly L. Mrozowski and her husband, Rafal,and Kasey L. Kocher, both at home; twin sister Donna M. Kulp of Slatington; brother Michael J. Oswald of Greentown; stepmother LaVerne M. Oswald; and stepfather Dennis L. Neulin.

She was predeceased by a son, Jacob J. Kocher, who died in 1993.

Expressions of sympathy may be recorded at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kelly and Kasey Kocher Education Fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.