NAUMBURG - Myrtle B. "Myrt" Hoch, 97, formerly of Naumburg Lane and Karcher Estates, died on St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility where she had resided since June of 2017.

Miss Hoch was born on August 29, 1920 in town of Croghan , the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Miller) Hoch where she graduated from Beaver Falls High School . Myrtle was a machine operator for Climax Manufacturing in Castorland and in 1968 she became a secretary for her brother Nelson, at his business, N.L. Hoch Electric in West Carthage , retiring in 1986.

Myrtle made her home on Naumburg Lane next door to the Beaver Valley United Methodist Church where she was a member.

Myrtle is survived by her cousins and friends. She is predeceased by her brother, Nelson L. Hoch who died on May 28, 1994 .

Per Myrtle's wishes, a graveside service will be on Friday, May 11th at 9:30 A.M. at Naumburg Union Cemetery with Rev. Tracy Cook, Pastor of the Beaver Valley UMC and Rev. Bruce W. Chapman, retired minister officiating.

Memorials in Myrtle's name may be made to: Beaver Valley UMC , P.O. Box 127 , Castorland , NY 13620