David C. Hoch, 57 years, of Slatington, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 at Palmerton Hospital. He was the husband of LeAnn K. (Hartz) Hoch for 31 years last October. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Carl and Katharine (Behler) Hoch of Orefield.

He was Vice President of Retail Lending at the New Tripoli Bank in Claussville. David was treasurer of the Heidelberg Game Protective Assoc., the Leaser Lake Heritage Foundation, and the 4-H Development Fund. He was a lifetime member of the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club and an active member of Wings Rod and Gun Club. David was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ in New Tripoli. David was a devoted husband and father. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was truly beloved by many. He enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting, fishing, golfing, and gardening. He was an avid bird watcher. David loved taking his dog, Gracie, for walks and pheasant hunting.

Survivors : wife, daughters; Dianna C. and husband Erich Klein, III of Canton, NY and Kaitlyn L. of Slatington, son, Andrew D. of Slatington, brothers; Peter and wife Linda of Chittenango, NY, James of Fort Bragg, CA, and Timothy and partner Gabriel Monsalve of Slatington, nieces and nephews.

Services: A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 16, at Ebenezer U.C.C., 7293 Decatur St. New Tripoli, with the Rev. Kevin E. Fruchtl officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Private interment. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Leaser Lake Heritage Foundation or the Heidelberg Game Protective Assoc., c/o the funeral home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.