Obituaries
Sister Maureen Elizabeth Sell, IHM, dies at 95
Sister Maureen Elizabeth Sell died in Camilla Hall on June 17, 2026, having served 74 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Retired Permanent Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby
Retired Permanent Deacon Gerald J. Whartenby, passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 79.
Sister Miriam Theresa Lavelle, RSM, dies at 94
Sister Miriam Theresa Lavelle, age 94, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully on June 10, 2026, at McAuley Convent in Merion, PA.
Sister Marie Catherine Spellman, OSF, dies at 96
Sister Marie Catherine Spellman, OSF, 96, died in Assisi House on June 7, 2026.
Permanent Deacon Joseph F. Houser
Permanent Deacon Joseph F. Houser, passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 87.
Sister Rosemarie Lorenz, SSJ, dies at 85
Sister Rosemarie Lorenz SSJ, (formerly Sister Mary Ambrose,) age 85, died on June 2, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Reverend Martin E. Woodeshick, Pastor Emeritus of Holy Spirit Parish, Sharon Hill
Reverend Martin E. Woodeshick, Pastor Emeritus, Holy Spirit Parish, Sharon Hill, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Sister Thomasine Marie Hall, IHM, Longtime Archdiocesan Educator, dies at 88
Sister Thomasine Marie Hall died in Camilla Hall on April 30, 2026. Sister was in the 71st year of her religious life.
Sister Patricia Ann Ash, SSJ, dies at 83
Sister Patricia Ann Ash SSJ, (formerly Sister Saint Lawrence,) age 83, died on May 22, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Catherine Rawley, RSM, Longtime Educator, Dies at 101
Sister Catherine Rawley, RSM, age 101, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died peacefully on May 20, 2026, at McAuley Convent in Merion, PA.