Obituaries
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.
Sister M. Claire Sullivan, IHM, dies at 93
Sister M. Claire Sullivan, formerly known as Sister M. Edward Dolores Tyrrell, died on May 4, 2026 in Camilla Hall.
Sister St. Herman D’Uva, SSJ, dies at 98
Sister St. Herman D’Uva SSJ, (Lucy Cecilia D'Uva), age 98, died on May 13, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Marita Rose Donnelly, IHM
Sister Marita Rose Donnelly died in Camilla Hall on October 1, 2025, not too long before her 94th birthday.
Sister Marita Christi Blinebury, IHM
Sister Marita Christi Blinebury died in Camilla Hall on October 4, 2025.