Clara M. Koch, 77, of Allentown, died March 11, 2018, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.

She and her husband Richard M. Koch Sr. were married 60 years last April 27.

Born April 16, 1940, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Jessie (Trapp) Ettinger.

She will forever be remembered as a loving wife and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons Richard M. Jr. (Sylvia) of Germany, Mark E. (Danette) of Schnecksville, Brian J. of Ironton, Dean S. (Jennifer) of Fogelsville; sister Linda Zenz of Reading; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by siblings David, Ray and Harry Ettinger, and Irene Victory.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. March 16 in Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville with the Rev. James D. Robison Jr. officiating.

Family and friends may pay their respects 9-10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Interment will follow the service at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.