Roma K. Loch, 92, of New Tripoli, died Sept. 18, 2026, at her home.

She was the beloved widow of Kermit C. Loch, who passed away on Oct. 7, 2019.

Born in Weisenberg Township, she was the daughter of the late Willard L.A. and Lillian S. (Fenstermaker) Holben.

She worked at Allen Organ Company before becoming a farmer’s wife.

She was also a partner with her husband in R & K Loch, their milk-hauling business.

She was honored as an “Unsung Hero” in May 2007 by the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services in recognition of her countless hours spent visiting shut-ins in hospitals, nursing homes, and senior centers.

She was a faithful member of St. Paul’s UCC in Seiberlingsville, a member of Weisenberg-Lowhill Historical Society, the Red Hatters of Kempton, and the Kempton, New Tripoli, and Weisenberg Fire Companies.

She was well known for her delicious hickory nut cake at the Kempton Fire Co. fundraisers.

She is survived by her sister, Shirley M., and her husband, Ronald “Butch” Wessner of Kempton, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Larry and Allen, and her sisters, Annabell Merkle and Eleanor Snyder.

Her funeral service was held Sept. 25, at St. Paul’s UCC Church (Seiberlingsville), 3880 Werley’s Corner Road, Kempton, with Pastor Garcia Rodriguez officiating.

Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery.

Online condolences may be recorded at NesterFuneralHome.com.

Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the Weisenberg-Lowhill Historical Society, c/o Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066