Orval KOCHER

Orval Kocher passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the age of 87. He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Andrews) Kocher of St. Jacobs for 59 years. Orval was the loving father of the late Corey (Laura) Kocher, who predeceased him in 2020, and of Stephanie Kocher. He was a proud grandpa to Kyle and Cody. Orval will be missed by his brothers Doug and Gary (Cheryl), and by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Lawrence and Rosetta Kocher, brothers Joe, Floyd, Harold, Sonny, Lorne, Eddie, Ronnie, and sisters Sally, Bernice, Patty, Shirley, and Margie. Visitation will be held at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 12 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at 2 p.m. A reception will follow. Cremation and interment in Calvary United Cemetery will take place at a later date. Donations to the Kidney Foundation or KW Habilitation Services would be appreciated, and may be made through the funeral home.