Richard J, Kotch, 92, of North Huntingdon died Saturday August 29, 2020 at his home. He was born November 30, 1927, in Munhall a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Tkac) Kotch. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a Nuclear Physicist Specialist for Westinghouse Bettis Plant for 40 years’ service, and was also retired from Cleveland-Price with 19 years. He was a member of the St. Agnes Church, the Church’s Men’s Club, assisted as a funeral server and a lector. Richard was a founding member of the Notre Dame Club; a member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 4210, of West Mifflin. He was a veteran of the Army. Surviving are his wife of 66 years Martha (Heath) Kotch; four children Gregory (Andi), Tim (Mary), Matt (Becky), Stephanie (Stacy); grandchildren Richard, Jon, Sara, Tim, Amanda, Austin, Kalyn, Ian and Jameson; great grandchildren Jack, Brookelyn, Marlee, Timmy, Liam, Aiden Jocelin, Owen, Lydia and Colson. Friends will be received 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ott Funeral Home Inc 805 Pennsylvania Avenue Irwin. Parting prayers will be held 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Interment will be private. The family wishes to thank the Gallagher Home Health Care, especially Stacy and Forbes Hospice's, Ashley, Megan, Karen and Angel for the care and compassion they extended to Richard. Please be prepare to follow all CDC guidelines for social distancing and masks.