Lisa A. Schoch

Lisa A. Schoch, age 57, a beloved family member, of North Fayette Township, Oakdale, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.  Lisa was born in Shamokin, PA, on October 6, 1967, to her parents, the late Elaine (Kutkowskie) and Ronald “Zeke” Schoch.  She is survived by her devoted husband and partner of 37 years, Donald W. Pritchett Jr.  Lisa is also survived by her brothers, Ronald Schoch, his wife, Melissa, and their daughter, Rachael, and David Schoch, his wife, Lisa, and their daughter, Brittany.  She is also survived by family through marriage, her brother-in-law, Douglas Pritchett, and his wife, Deborah, their daughter, Fallon, her husband, Kurt, and their daughter, Sierra; her sister-in-law, Beverly Valent, and her husband, Michael “Mick,” and their children, Michael “Mick” Valent Jr., his wife, Christie, and their children, Logan and Sadie, and Lyndsay Davis and her husband, Alan; brother-in-law, David Pritchett, his wife, Madonna, and their children, David Jr. and Kaylie.

Lisa was a woman of many talents.  She was a nurse at UPMC Presbyterian, earning a bachelor’s degree from Carlow College.  She then later attended night classes at the University of Pittsburgh, earning credits to get her master’s degree and becoming a Critical Care Registered Nurse.  Lisa’s hobbies included designing and decorating, and this was more than evident in the pride she took in her home which she researched, designed, and often took place in rebuilding.  She took that same pride in her yard, researching the plant life that would be most sustainable in the Pennsylvania climate.  Each year, Lisa planted one hundred daffodils on the back grounds.  She loved drinking her tea and enjoying them as they all bloomed in mid-April.  Lisa’s other love was her pets.  During her time in North Fayette, she adopted and trained seven dogs and rescued four cats.  Lisa’s pets were her pride and joy.

Lisa was always known as the quiet one in the room, but her sense of humor and wit were often unmatched.  Her selflessness, kindness, and joy for life and helping those who needed it most was her greatest attribute.  Lisa was loved by many, and she will be deeply missed.

Family to receive friends for a Memorial Gathering on Monday, December 9, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at HERRICK COMPASSIONATE FUNERAL SERVICE, Edward M. Herrick, Supervisor/Owner, 951 Cliff Mine Road, North Fayette Township, Imperial, PA, 724-695-7332, followed by committal on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Valley Cemetery.  It is respectfully requested that memorial donations in Lisa’s memory be sent to:  Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, ATTN: Donations, 6926 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, humaneanimalrescue.org/donate-now/, or your local animal rescue.

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