Obituaries

Sister Alma Rose Schlosser, SSJ, dies at 83

Sister Alma Rose Schlosser SSJ, (formerly S. Francis William,) age 83, died on April 23, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Maryann Burgoyne, RSM, Devoted Healthcare Ministry Leader, dies at 90

Sister Maryann Burgoyne, age 90, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully on April 23, 2026, at Lankenau Hospital near Merion, PA. 

Sister Margaret Ann McFadden, SSJ, dies at 87

Sister Margaret Ann McFadden SSJ, (formerly S. Charles Annice,) age 87, died on April 21, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Theresa Cargan, SSJ, dies at 90

Sister Theresa Cargan, SSJ, formerly Sister Alma Theresa, age 90, died on April 7, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Reverend Henry James Hutchins, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Pius X Parish in Broomall, dies at 84

Reverend Henry James Hutchins, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Pius X Parish, Broomall, died on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

Sister Marguerite H. Riviello, SSJ, dies at 96

Sister Marguerite H. Riviello SSJ, (formerly S. Joseph Roberta,) age 96, died on April 5, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Kathryn Frances McTague, SSJ, dies at 92

Sister Kathryn Frances McTague SSJ, (formerly Sister Edward Angela,) age 92, died on March 30, 2026.

Sister Kathleen Patricia Haughey, Longtime Educator, dies at 94

Sister Kathleen Patricia Haughey, Sister of Notre Dame de Namur for 75 years, entered eternal life on February 22, 2026, at Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester, Massachusetts, at the age of 94 years old. 

Sister Donna Franklin, Phila. Native and Archbishop Wood Alumna Who Ministered in Germantown, Dies at 75

Sister Donna (Donna Marie) Franklin, D.C., a Philadelphia native and 1968 graduate of Archbishop Wood High School who later ministered at Immaculate Conception Parish in Germantown, died March 11, 2026, in Albany, N.Y.

Sister Josephine Wade, SSJ, dies at 86

Sister Josephine Wade SSJ, age 86, (formerly S. Regina Josephine,) died on March 6, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.