Webster
Zella Mary (Palagyi) Korch, 90, passed away Friday, April 25,2014 at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.
She is survived by her sons, Kenneth A. Korch, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Dudley; and Keith A. Korch and his wife Debra of Sturbridge and Stuart, FL; two grandchildren, Ashley Elizabeth Zimmel and her husband Christopher of Stuart, FL and Michael L. Korch and his partner Kayla Richard of Holland, and a great-granddaughter, Eleni Kathryn Zimmel.
She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth A. Korch, Sr.; two sisters, Alice Torok and Helen Gabocy, and a brother, John Palagyi.
Zella was born in Duquesne, PA., the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Kara) Palagyi. She was a graduate of Duquesne High school, and while living in Pennsylvania, was employed by U.S. Steel. After marrying and moving to Webster, Zella was employed for 26 years as a switchboard operator and receptionist for Stevens Linen in Dudley. She had been an active member of the Killdeer Island Club. She also enjoyed time camping in Vermont with her grandchildren and the friends she met there.
Zella was an avid knitter and reader, excelled at cooking and sharing Hungarian specialties such as halushka and apricot-and nut-filled kifli, enjoyed playing Pitch, Wii bowling, and staying in touch with family and friends. She was a resident of Webster Manor, prior to that lived at Christopher Heights where she served as an ambassador, a library volunteer, and was an active participant in all the activities.
The family expresses gratitude to the nurses, caregivers and her friends at both Webster Manor and Christopher Heights. The friendship and caring that she experienced at both residences, contributed greatly to the quality of her life. In return Zella shared her friendship, and her warm sense of humor.
A Memorial Service for Zella will be Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in the ROBERT J.MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Webster Manor Residents Activity Fund, 745 School St, OR the Christopher Heights Residents Activity Fund,330 Thompson Rd., both Webster, MA. 01570.
On Line Guest Book for Zella: RJMillerfunerals.net