Catherine Josephine Van Loan, 91, of Brush St., Oakland, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Sunday, January 15, 2012.

She is predeceased by her husband, John W. Van Loan; her parents, Lorenzo and Alesandra Mastropietro; her sister, Amelia Grausgruber; and a grandson John Charles Gorton.

She is survived by her daughter Carol and Walt Gorton; a granddaughter Deborah, and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her love of music, dance and swimming she was additionally blessed with a loving heart and a generous nature. She took pleasure in spending time with her family and proud of her home. Catherine was a life long member of the Sons of Italy.

A memorial service was held at Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, PA, on Friday, January 20, 2012 with Rev. David Cramer officiating.

Burial was held in the St. John’s Cemetery, Susquehanna, PA.

Those wishing to remember the life a Catherine and/or in lieu of flowers may donate in her name to: the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Foundation.

Her family wishes to thank Dr. Ramanujan, the staffs at Binghamton General and Wilson Memorial Hospitals in Binghamton, NY and CMC in Scranton, PA. The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff at Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their care and loving concern for Catherine in her last days.