Catherine Marie Koch

Catherine Marie Koch, 89, of Westminster, MD, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at BridgingLife Dove House in Westminster, MD. Born on December 15, 1935, in Baltimore City, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Harris and Louise Pavone Harris. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Koch, who passed away in 2012.

Catherine worked as a manicurist for over 50 years. She enjoyed crafts, especially painting and making jewelry.

Surviving her are her daughters: Deborah Monk of Catonsville, MD, and Christine Ratych and husband Paul of Westminster, MD, grandchildren: Joseph, Adam, Jessica, Nicholas, Andrew, Kaitlyn, and Justin Monk, and great-grandchildren: Mateo, Justine, and Giovianni.

She was predeceased by her siblings: Phil Harris and Barbara Seitz.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, September 26, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, and on Saturday, September 27, from 10-11 am, with a Prayer Service beginning at 11 am, at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD.

Interment to follow in Lake View Memorial Park, Sykesville, MD.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Catherine's memory may be made to Humane Society of Carroll County, 2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158.

Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com