Timothy P. Hoch, 49 years, of Slatington, passed away on Tuesday, 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.  Tim graduated from Northwestern Lehigh High School in 1986.  He was employed by General Supply in Bethlehem for 2 years, and prior to that Eastern Industries for 16 years.  Tim 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 in New Tripoli.

Survivors : Spouse, Gabriel, parents, Carl and Katharine Hoch, brothers; Peter J. and wife Linda of Chittenango, NY, James M. of Fort Bragg, CA; sister-in-law, LeAnn Hoch of Slatington, 4 nieces and 3 nephews, Gloria Prater, Dianna, Kaitlyn, Eva, Jon, Andrew, and Jacob Hoch and their spouses and partners.  He was predeceased by a brother, David.

Services : A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Saturday, April 28, at Ebenezer U.C.C., 7293 Decatur St. New Tripoli, with the Rev. Kevin E. Fruchtl officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.  Private interment. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com . Contributions : In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Church, 18066.