Timothy P. Hoch, 49, of Slatington, died April 24, 2018, at the home of his parents in Orefield, surrounded by his family.

He and his spouse, Gabriel A. Monsalve, were together for 15 years.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of Carl and Katharine (Behler) Hoch.

A 1986 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, he was employed by General Supply in Bethlehem for two years, and before that Eastern Industries for 16 years.

He was a shop steward for the Teamsters Union and was active in 4-H for many years.

He was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, New Tripoli.

In addition to his spouse and parents, he is survived by brothers Peter J. and wife, Linda, of Chittenango, N.Y., James M. of Fort Bragg, Calif.; sister-in-law LeAnn Hoch of Slatington; nieces and nephews Gloria Prater, Dianna, Kaitlyn, Eva, Jon, Andrew and Jacob Hoch and their spouses and partners.

He was predeceased by a brother, David.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

Contributions may be made to the church.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.