Stella M. Koch Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Stella M. Koch (Holyoke, Massachusetts), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 30, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Constantine Dawnorowicz and Mary Dawnorowicz (Falicka); her husband Stanley P. Koch; her brother-in-law Larry Batley; and her granddaughter Alivia M. Deschaine.
She is survived by: her daughter Mary V. Koch-Rodriguez (John); her grandchildren, Nicholas J. Rodriguez and Addison M. Rodriguez; her siblings, Helen Batley (Donna) and Francis Dawnorowicz; her niece Marianne Taylor (Stephen); and also Avara Lamontagne.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home (2049 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Blessed Sacrament Church (1945 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040).
In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to; in memory of Alivia M. Deschaine to Empty Arms Bereavement Support, 140 Pine St. Room B2, Florence, MA 01062; the former WestMass Elder Care, now Access Care Partners, Meals on Wheels Program, 4 Valley Mill Road, Holyoke, MA 01040 or to the Veterans' Home in Holyoke (formerly the Soldiers' Home) 110 Cherry St. Holyoke, Ma 01040.
