Sister Sheila Ann Falls, S.S.J.

Sister Sheila Ann Falls, S.S.J. (formerly Sister James Patrice), age 83, died Jan. 14 at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia.

The daughter of the late James and Mary (nee Forde) Falls, she attended Little Flower Grade School and Little Flower High School in Philadelphia.

In September 1957 she entered the Sisters of St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, and professed her final vows in 1965.

Sister Sheila ministered in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Allentown.

Sister of Patricia Paccitto (Joseph) and the late Jimmy, she was also predeceased by a niece, Christine. In addition to her sister Patricia, she is survived by a niece, grandnieces, grandnephews and members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.
The funeral Mass was celebrated Jan. 21 at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown.

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