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The Life of Drena L Kocher

Drena L. (Keller) Kocher, 66, formerly of Reading, died Thursday, September 14, 2017, in Mifflin Center, Cumru Township.

Born in Reading, she was a daughter of the late Alfred E. and Christina M. (Hildenbrand) Keller.  Ms. Kocher was a member of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Rockland Township. Drena was a graduate of Brandywine Heights High School, Class of 1968. She worked as a nurse's aide and secretary at Saint Joseph Medical Center, Reading for 29 years until her retirement in 2002. Drena enjoyed playing BINGO, was a Professional Wrestling and NASCAR fan, loved St. Bernards, and making arts and crafts for friends and staff members at Mifflin Center.

Drena is survived by a Sister, Linda R. (Keller) wife of Walter J. Hess, Gettysburg, Adams County; Brothers, Jerry L. Keller, fiancé of Janet K., Rockland Township; and Kevin M. husband of Maryann (Kapp) Keller, Sinking Spring. Other survivors include her beloved Nieces and Nephews: Tara R. Hess, The Rev. Elizabeth A. Hess, Natalie R. Keller, Stephanie T. Keller, Nathan F. Keller and Brian S. Keller; Great Nieces, Abigail L. and Annabell C. Keller.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017, at 11:30 AM from New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 27 Lyons Road, Fleetwood. Inurnment in New Jerusalem Union Cemetery, Rockland Township. Friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 AM in the church.

The family requests contributions be made to New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 27 Lyons Road, Fleetwood, PA 19522 or Reading Dialysis Center, LLC, 965 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.



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2017.09.18

My condolences to the family of Drena. I worked with Drena at St. Joe's Hospital for many years. She was a good worker and always did her best. She loved going to our 3-11 Christmas parties. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by Karen S

2017.09.19

Please forward this to Drenas sister, Linda. Please accept our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will be thinking about you and Walt and your daughters as you prepare to say "goodbye" and continue your lives without her. I lost a sister in her 50's and Ken lost a brother in his 50's. Losing a sibling at a young age is difficult but knowing they are in the company of Our Lord helps accept it. Again, we are so sorry for your loss.
Posted by Sharon & Ken K

2017.09.28

Drena had been part of our monthly church service(High Point Baptist Chapel) at Mifflin Center for many years. We both came to love her and look forward to our time with her before, during, and after the services. During the 5 years our son Marc was in the army, she would ask about him every time we were there...and would pray for him, too. We appreciated that. We loved seeing her beautiful seasonal decorations in her room, as well as her artwork. She was a lovely woman. We will certainly miss her greatly!!
Posted by Doris and Dudley S