Barbara L. Poorman (Gray) Koch Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Barbara L. Poorman (Gray) Koch of Altoona, Pennsylvania, whose life came to an end on October 29, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara L. Poorman (Gray) Koch to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Poorman and Esther Poorman (Nolan); her former husband Howard E. Gray; her husband Charles C. Koch, II; her son Kirk Gray; her stepson Rick Koch; her siblings, Phyllis Koch, Lois Foor (Don), Gloria Siegrist (Tom) and Robert Poorman; her sister-in-law Bonnie Wilt; and her great grandchild Scarlett Minnis.
She is survived by: her children, Kim Beard (Dick) of Dillsburg, Karen Giornesto (Ken) of PA Furnace, Kris Smith (Joe) of Altoona, Kerry Hostetler (Jerry) of New Philadelphia, OH and Kyle Gray of Lakeworth, FL; her stepson Chuck Koch (Cindy) of Altoona; her brother Ken Poorman (Mary) of Junction City, OH; and her sister-in-law Donna Poorman. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Christ Community United Methodist Church (5715 Roselawn Ave, Altoona, PA 16602). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's name to: Lutheran Home at Hollidaysburg, 915 Hickory St., Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648 or Christ Community United Methodist Church, 5715 Roselawn Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.
