TROY -  Betty J. Koch, formerly of Williamsport, passed away Friday, December 28, at Bradford County Manor, Troy.

She was born in Williamsport, on February 12, 1928 to the late Charles and Lillian (Smith) Tupper. Betty was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Williamsport. She was a faithful woman and liked to go to church.  Betty graduated from Williamsport High School in 1947.  Her first job was at C. A. Reed Co. where she worked as a secretary.  She was last employed by the Williamsport School District.

Her interests were many; gardening, raising flowers, music and reading along with her love of cats were some.  Betty enjoyed traveling and for many years spent time in Ocean City, MD with her two daughters.

Betty is survived by two daughters, Faith M. Koch of Williamsport, and Carol A. Lash of Canton, a brother Robert Tupper of Dallas, PA, and a sister, Ruth Calistri-Grieco (Carmen) of Williamsport along with 5 grandchildren: Joyce Craul, Natalie Route (Dennis), Brooke Tillitson (Paul), Michael Acresti (Laura) and Teresa Collins.  There are several great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Werner R. Koch, a daughter Joyce Elizabeth,  a grandson Rodney Aderhold,  a brother Harry Tupper, and a sister Patricia English.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday January 4, 2018 at 1:00pm at Maneval, Allen, Redmond funeral home, 500 West Fourth St., Williamsport, PA with Leader Jerome Floyd officiating.

Family and friends are invited to call at 12:00pm till the time of the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. Attn: Accounting, 900 Red Mills Rd. Walkill, NY 12589-3223