Kenneth O. Schoch, 81, of Bethlehem, died Aug. 1, 2013, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. He was raised in Carbon County and was a son of the late Clinton and Isabella (Keiper) Schoch. He was the husband of Dianne K. (Hinkle) Schoch for 38 years.

He was in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was retired from the City of Bethlehem Sewer Maintenance Department.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by Jordan E. Salabsky, whom he raised; four sons, Kerry, Keith, Kenneth Jr. and Karl; two step-children, Sharon Brady and Thomas Salabsky; three sisters, Loretta, Gloria and Shirley; mother-in-law, Mary Grace Hinkle; five brothers, Richard, Raymond, Mark, Gerald and Bruce; and his grandchildren.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Arnold, Ralph and Clinton

Contributions may be made to the Coco Foundation, P.O. Box 375 Bethlehem, PA 18016-0375.

Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.