Gwendolyn Koch

Gwendolyn Jean Koch, age 87, of Eagle Street, Salamanca, new York, died Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Pines Health and Rehab, Olean, New York following a long illness.

Born April 22, 1926 in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Gwendelyn Testa. On April 20, 1945, was married John "Jack" Koch who predeceased her on December 18, 1995.

Surviving are: 2 sons, Timothy Koch, Fort Smith, AR and Rocky (Dottie) Koch, Machias, NY; 1 daughter, Jacquelyn Burton, Hackett, AR; 4 grandchildren, Kelly (Kevin) Ashe, Crossville, TN, Tracy Talbot, Portville, NY, Sean O'Connell, Arcade, NY, and Faith Koch, Warren, PA; 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the O'Rourke & O'Rourke Inc. Funeral Home, 25 River Street, Salamanca, New York.

There will be no visitation. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

E-condolences may be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh