Obituaries

Retired Permanent Deacon Robert P. Gellentien

Retired Deacon Robert P. Gellentien died on May 16, 2024, at the age of 93.

Permanent Deacon Richard G. Wirth

Deacon Richard G. (Dick) Wirth, died on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was 89 years old.

Sister Rita Frances Hekker, SSJ, dies at 90

Sister Rita Frances Hekker SSJ (formerly Sister Francella), age 90, died May 15, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Reverend George W. Crowe

Reverend George W. Crowe, Retired, Resident, Saint Joseph Villa, Flourtown, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Father Donald Miniscalco, C.Ss.R., who had deep ties to Philadelphia, Dies at 80

Fr. Donald Miniscalco, C.Ss.R., who had deep ties to Philadelphia, died April 30, 2024. Services will be held starting tonight May 6 at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann in North Philadelphia.

Permanent Deacon John C. Hynes

Retired Permanent Deacon John C. Hynes, aged 92, passed away on April 24, 2024.

Sister Ruth O’Neill, SSJ, dies at 91

Sister Ruth O'Neill, SSJ (Formerly Sister Marie Timothy), age 91, died April 18, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Mary Patricia Watson, SSJ, dies at 95

Sister Mary Patricia Watson SSJ (formerly Sister Miriam Patricia), age 95, died April 18, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Rose Marie Kean, SSJ, dies at 86

Sister Rose Marie Kean SSJ (formerly S. Eileen Immaculate), age 86, died April 14, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Kathleen McMenamin, SSJ, dies at 80

Sister Kathleen McMenamin SSJ (formerly Sister Kathleen Joseph), age 80, died April 13, 2024, at Saint Joseph Villa.