Roma K. (Holben) Loch

Roma K. Loch, 92, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on September 18, 2026. She was the beloved widow of Kermit C. Loch, who passed away on October 7, 2019. Born in Weisenberg Township, PA, Roma was the daughter of the late Willard L.A. and Lillian S. (Fenstermaker) Holben. She worked at Allen Organ Company before becoming a farmer’s wife. Roma was also a partner with her husband in R & K Loch, their milk-hauling business.

Roma was honored as an “Unsung Hero” in May 2007 by the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services in recognition of her countless hours spent visiting shut-ins in hospitals, nursing homes, and senior centers. She was a faithful member of St. Paul’s UCC in Seiberlingsville, the Weisenberg-Lowhill Historical Society, the Red Hatters of Kempton, and the Kempton, New Tripoli, and Weisenberg Fire Companies. Roma was well known for her delicious hickory nut cake at the Kempton Fire Co fundraisers.

Roma is survived by her sister, Shirley M., and her husband, Ronald “Butch” Wessner of Kempton, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Larry and Allen, and her sisters, Annabell Merkle and Eleanor Snyder.

Roma’s funeral service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s UCC Church (Seiberlingsville), 3880 Werley’s Corner Road, Kempton, PA 19529. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM and continue until the time of the service. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Pastor Gilberto Garcia Rodriguez will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Roma’s name may be made to the Weisenberg-Lowhill Historical Society, c/o Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA.

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