Obituaries
Sister Marie St. Anne, I.H.M., dies at 90
The former Mary Ellen McClung served as an Immaculate Heart of Mary sister for 70 years, mostly teaching in grade schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Father John Farry, who led St. Leo Parish, dies at 79
The pastor emeritus of the former parish in Philadelphia's Tacony section, Father Farry is remembered for his ability to make people laugh, for his generosity and for his love of the priesthood.
Sister Eileen Russell, S.S.J., dies at age 87
The Orange, New Jersey native entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill in 1950 and would minister in three archdioceses on the East Coast.
Francisan Brother, longtime servant at St. Francis Inn, dies at 85
Brother Thomas Ennis, O.F.M., ministered for 26 years at the Franciscan-run soup kitchen in Philadelphia's Kensington section, among other assignments in his 54 years of religious life.
Caregiver for 53 years at Camilla Hall dies there at 82
Sister Marie Paschal Penot, I.H.M., entered the congregation from West Philadelphia and after earning her degree in physical therapy from Penn, she served the elderly and infirm sisters for a half-century.
Sister Annie Frances Oman, O.S.F., dies at 92
A native of Ireland, the Sister of St. Francis of Philadelphia was one of three sisters to enter the congregation. After entering in 1946, she ministered mostly in hospitals and education on the West Coast.
Sister Anna Mae Harkin, S.S.J., dies at 85
The Philadelphia native and West Catholic High School graduate entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1952 and ministered in the Philadelphia Archdiocese as well as Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Sister Roberta Hoolahan, S.S.J., dies at 94
After graduating from West Catholic High School, the West Philadelphia native entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia in 1943, and would minister in the congregation for 76 years.
Sister Winifred Tormey dies at 85
The sister of St. Joseph of Philadelphia ministered in nine dioceses in her 67 years of religious life.
Social justice giant Sister Teresita Hinnegan dies at 92
The Medical Mission Sister made the health and safety of women and children the passion of her long life. The nurse, professor and public advocate was working on a documentary film at the time of her death.