Obituaries

Sister Marcia Anne Gehman, SSJ, dies at 84

Sister Marcia Anne Gehman SSJ, age 84, (formerly S. Marian William,) died on October 21, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Permanent Deacon Robert Frankenberger

Retired Permanent Deacon Robert Frankenberger, passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 99.

Sister Virginia Maria Stanton, SSJ, dies at 102

Sister Virginia Maria Stanton SSJ, age 102, died on September 11, 2025, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Permanent Deacon Clement J. McGovern, Jr.

Permanent Deacon Clement J. McGovern, Jr., Esquire., passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 91.

Sister Margaret Ounan, RSM, dies at 87

We pray in thanksgiving for the life of Sister Margaret Ounan, RSM, age 87, who died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at McAuley Convent in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. Sister Margaret was a Sister of Mercy for 69 years.

Sister Maureen Stout, OSF, dies at 86

Sister Maureen Stout, OSF, (formerly Sister Richard Cecilia), 86, died in Assisi House on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Sister Marita Rose Donnelly, IHM, dies at 93

Sister Marita Rose Donnelly died in Camilla Hall on October 1, 2025, not too long before her 94th birthday. Sister Marita Rose died in the 76th year of her religious life.

Sister Celeste Marie Kambic, IHM, dies at 92

Sister Celeste Marie Kambic died in Camilla Hall on September 25, 2025, just shy of her 93rd birthday.

Bishop Herbert Bevard, Beloved Longtime Philadelphia Priest, Dies at 79

Ordained a priest in 1972 and consecrated bishop of the Diocese of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2008, he is remembered by friends and former parishioners with admiration and love.

Reverend Louis J. Kolenkiewicz

Reverend Louis J. Kolenkiewicz, Resident, Villa Saint Joseph, Darby, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.