Rochelle “Shelley” Lower, age 82, left us peacefully on November 10, 2026 after a long struggle. A lifelong resident of Allentown, PA, Shelley was known for her fierce love and dedication to family, a love for oldies, dancing, watching Marty sing karaoke, making holidays special for her family and celebrating everything she could. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren, going to every event her grandson Brayden and granddaughter Addison participated in.

She was a lifelong member of Temple Beth El. Rochelle was a graduate of the then Allentown High School, now William Allen High and the Allentown School of Business. She held many jobs in business administration including Clear Chanel Communications. She was a volunteer advisor for B’nai B’rith Girls for 15 years and was a devoted PTA mom for her children’s schools. She left a lasting impact on the community.

Shelley was preceded in death by her parents Libby and Sam Glass, her former husband Gary Koch, her stepson Rick Lubrecht and many other relatives that she loved. She leaves behind her beloved tribe, including her husband Marty Lower, daughter Robin Roberts (Eric), son Jeffrey Koch (Mishele), grandchildren Brayden Koch (Isabel) and Addison Roberts, her sister Linda Hamilton (Greg), her stepchildren Lori Sallade and Eric Ruddy (Carrie), Kimberly Hotham (CJ) and Scotty Lower (Valerie), her aunt, nieces and nephews. She was a mom to many whom she opened her heart and home to over the years.

Services: Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Temple Beth El, 1305 Springhouse Road, Allentown, PA 18104. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery in Allentown. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Beth El.