Henry J. Kolch

Henry J. Kolch, 94, of West Chester, formerly of Ellwood City and Ambridge, PA, passed away on March 4, 2018 at Brandywine Hall where he was lovingly cared for by their staff and Neighborhood Hospice. Henry was preceded in death by his first wife, Freda P. Kolch, and his second wife, Olga Rosen Kolch with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. 

Olga and Henry met on a “blind date” after they were both widowed and it was love at first sight.  They enjoyed dancing, bowling, playing cards, traveling in their RV and the company of their family and many friends.  Their years together were very happy.  When Henry married Olga he instantly became a father and grandfather and carried the banner well.  Henry was blessed with great mechanical skills and he used those skills to build stick ponies, doll houses, toy boxes, tree houses, tire swings and play rifles that filled his grandchildren’s lives with great joy.  He was the quintessential Grandfather!

Henry was especially proud of his service in the U. S. Army during World War 2. He served in England preparing vehicles for amphibious landings and he also served in France and Germany under General Patton.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Mary Evelyn McGann and her husband, Stephen, of West Chester and Sandra Alsterberg, of Clinton Twp., Michigan.  Also keeping him in their memory are his grandchildren, Natalie McGann Abrams and her husband, David, of Penn Valley; Ian McGann of West Chester; Justin Alsterberg and his wife, Lori, of New Orleans; nephew Michael Kolch, and wife Cindy, of Beaver Falls; his niece, Carol Ann Kingston, husband Larry, of Ellwood City and his nephew, Jerry Ferguson of  Crestwood, Il. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Carter and Olivia Abrams.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation on Sat. March 24, 2018 from 9:30 am – 10:00 am at St. Agnes Church, 233 W. Gay St., West Chester, PA; followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 am.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 400 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA  19380.

Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith 7 Boyd Funeral Home of West Chester, PA 610.696.1181 www.DellaFH.com