Alan C. Schoch; 84; formerly of Roscoe; passed away peacefully Sunday; Jan. 5; 2014; in Ligonier Gardens. Born Aug. 3; 1929; in Roscoe; he was a son of the late Carl N. and Elizabeth Eason Schoch. He was a Korean War veteran who proudly served his country in the Army. Before being drafted; he was enrolled in the ROTC program at LSU; where he played linebacker on its football team. After returning from the war; he wanted to complete his education so he enrolled in California State College; from where he received his bachelor’s degree. He was a retired mechanic for Allegheny Power. Alan was past president of American Legion Post 801 in Roscoe; a member of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 252 in Donora and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 494 in Charleroi. He was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed dancing; singing and listening to music; especially jazz. Survivors include a son; Jeffrey (Lezlie) Schoch; daughter; Yvonne Stack (David Nelson); grandchildren; Whitney; Alison and Matthew Schoch; great-granddaughter; Aubrey Schoch; niece; Natalie (James) McCullum; nephew; Bryan (Michelle) Schoch; great-nieces; Molly and Emily; great-nephew; Aiden; and sister-in-law; Mary Louise Schoch. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Ligonier Gardens and Dr. Hugh Brallier for the outstanding care and compassion shown for Alan. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife; Trudy Holman Schoch; brother; Glenn W. Schoch; and infant brother; George Schoch. Friends will be received 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the MELENYZER-DuBARR FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES INC.; 1008 Furlong Ave.; Roscoe; where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday; Jan. 10; 2014. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. American Legion Post 801 will conduct a service at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home and provide military honors on Friday at the cemetery. Condolences may be left at http://www.melenyzer-dubarr.com. In lieu of flowers; the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Bethlen Communities; 135 Kalassay Drive; Ligonier; PA 15658.