Catherine L. Loch

Mrs. Catherine L. (Strause) Loch, age 85, of Lizard Creek Road Andreas, Pa., died Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa.

A Schuylkill Haven High School graduate, Catherine had worked for the former J.E. Morgan Knitting of Tamaqua, and Scotty's Fashions of Lehighton.

She was a member of the Zion Stone Church of West Penn Twp., and former member of the West Penn Lioness club.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, she was the daughter of the late W. Paul and Eva (Ferrebee) Strause.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Daniel C. Loch;

One Daughter,
Eva A. (Loch) Johnson wife of Troy of Honesdale, Pa.;

One Brother,
Edward Strause of State College, Pa.;

Three grandchildren, Kevin, and Bryan Rex, Jolene Pryzant;

Seven great-grandchildren, Brandon, Sean, Orianna, Briana, Lily, Kayla and Joseph.

Preceded in death by a brother, Robert Strause.

Arrangements are being handled by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., 2066 West Penn Pike, Rte. #309, New Ringgold, Pa., where the family will receive friends on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 9:30-11:00AM.

Funeral Service will be on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 11:00AM at the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Inc., Reverend Michael A. Frost officiating.

Interment will be at Zion Stone Church Cemetery of West Penn Twp.

Memorials in her name may be sent to St. Luke's Hospice 777 Blakeslee Blvd. East Suite 6 Lehighton, PA 18235.

Online registry and condolences may be signed at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com