Linda A. Hoch, 73 of Bath, (former long-time resident of Chapman Borough), passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. Born on July 23, 1950 in Northampton she was a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Milkovits) Malits, Sr. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond in 2020 after 48 years of marriage together. She was employed as a legal secretary for Scoblionko, Scoblionko, Muir and Bartholomew Law Office for 25 years. Linda was a graduate of Northampton High School and Our Lady of Hungary Catholic School, Northampton.  Linda was also a member of Emmanuel's Lutheran Church, Bath, where she volunteered mailing birthday cards for all the church members. She loved her family, especially spending time together playing cards and bingo and baking kiffles.

Survivors: Linda is survived by her daughter, Wendy Whiteash and husband Thomas; son, Bryan and wife, Dr. Sara Timmons-Hoch; granddaughter, Taylor; sister, Jane Schrader and husband Edwin; brother, Frank Malits Jr., and wife, Gabrielle and several nieces and nephews.

Services: family and friends may call on Friday, March 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the church, 3175 Valley View Dr. Bath. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the church. Interment will be in Emmanuel's Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton. Online condolences may be offered below.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emmanuel's Lutheran Church, or St. Luke's Hospice, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015 in loving memory of Linda Hoch.