Obituaries

Sister Marie Noel Nguyen, IHM, dies at 76

Sister Marie Noel Nguyen died in Camilla Hall on June 14, 2025 in the 61st year of her religious life. Sister was born on December 7, 1948 in Gia Dinh, South Vietnam.

Franciscan Sister Magdalen Mary Dunne dies at 90

The native of County Offaly in Ireland was a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 70 years, ministering for 63 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Sister Loretta Regina Achuff, IHM, dies at 89

Sister Loretta Regina Achuff died in Camilla Hall on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Sister Patricia Ann Cabrey, IHM, dies at 83

Sister Patricia Ann Cabrey died in Camilla Hall on May 20, 2025, in the 65th year of her religious life.       

Sister Francis Anita Rizzo, OSF, dies at 95

Sister Francis Anita Rizzo, OSF, 95, died in Assisi House on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Retired Deacon Daniel N. DeLucca of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Delaware County, dies at 93

Retired Deacon Daniel N. DeLucca, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 93.

Sister James Xavier Landi, SSJ, dies at 85

Sister James Xavier Landi, SSJ, age 85, died on May 26, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Patricia Cashman, SSJ, dies at 92

Sister Patricia Cashman, SSJ (formerly S. Frances Patricia), age 92, died on May 25, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Retired Deacon Victor I. Seda of Saint Helena Parish, Philadelphia, dies at 81

Retired Deacon Victor I. Seda passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 81.

Retired Deacon John J. Ellis, Sr. of Saint Barnabas, Philadelphia, dies at 79

Retired Deacon John J. Ellis, Sr., passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 79.