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Marvin W. Schoch

Marvin W. Schoch, 93, formerly of Macungie, died July 24, 2020, in his home at Fellowship Community. He was the husband of Gloria F. (Derr) Smith Schoch, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. He was predeceased by his former wife, the late Martha (Chwastiak) Schoch. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Earl R. and Carrie (Butz) Schoch.

He was a member of Solomon’s U.C.C., Macungie, where he was confirmed.

He owned and operated Macungie Printing Service from 1960 to 2002. He was formerly associated with Miers Printing Service and Metro Printing in Allentown and Progress Printing House, Macungie.

He was a founding and charter member as well as past president of the Lower Lehigh Lions Club, a past zone chairman of Pennsylvania Lions District 14K and a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. He was a life member of Lions International.

He was an officer and charter member of Macungie Memorial Post #9264 VFW and a life member of the VFW of the United States.

He was a life member and former officer of Macungie Fire Company #1.

He was a trustee of the New Bally Savings and Loan Association. He was a former director of the Macungie Building and Loan Association.

He was drafted after high school and proudly served in the U.S. Army in Italy during World War II.

He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Judith A. Barron, of Bethlehem; a brother, Robert, of Emmaus; grandchildren, Stacy and her husband, Timothy Sommer, of Whitehall and Andrew Barron and his girlfriend, Cynthia, of New York City; great-grandchildren, Gregory and Audra Sommer, Braelee and Matthew Barron and Ayden Baez. He was predeceased by a daughter, Kathy Ann Schwartz in 2012 and a brother, Earl H. M. Butz in 1944 who was serving in the U.S. Army.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, 82 S. Church St., Macungie, 18062 or Fellowship Community, 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, 18052.

A calling hour will be held 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 30 at the Schmoyer Funeral Home, 8926 Brookdale Road, Breinigsville. A private service will follow. Masks are required.