Posted January 9, 2020

Sister Mary Jane Darrah, S.S.J. (formerly Sister Mary of the Good Shepherd), 82, died Dec. 30 at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia.

The daughter of the late William James and Susan Darrah, she attended Good Shepherd Grade School and West Catholic High School in Philadelphia.

In September 1956 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1964.

Sister Mary ministered in the archdioceses of Philadelphia and Newark.

The sister of the late Nancy Darrah, she is survived by members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph and the community of Chestnut Hill College.

The funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 6 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown.

Donations may be made in Sister Mary’s name to St. Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031.