Obituaries
Sister Anne Woodeshick, RSM, dies at 86
Sister Anne Woodeshick, RSM, age 86, a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas for 66 years, died peacefully on September 2, 2026, at McAuley Convent, Merion Station, PA.
Sister Mary Michele O’Haren, IHM, dies at 95
Sister Mary Michele O’Haren died August 28, 2026 in Camilla Hall, having served 78 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Sister Joseta Ernest, SSJ, dies at 79
Sister Joseta Ernest SSJ, (formerly S. Joseta Maureen,) age 79, died on August 20, 2026, at Riddle Memorial Hospital.
Sister Marguerite Mary McAveney, IHM, dies at 95
Sister Marguerite Mary, formerly known as Margaret McAveney, died on August 20, 2026 in Camilla Hall just a month after her 95th birthday, having served 76 years as a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Reverend James E. Locke
Reverend James E. Locke, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Cornelius Parish, Chadds Ford died on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Reverend John J. Large
Reverend John J. Large, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Paul Parish, Philadelphia, died on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Sister Therese Michelle Destefano, SSJ, dies at 83
Sister Therese Michelle Destefano SSJ, age 83, died on August 7, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Reverend Bernard C. Farley
Reverend Bernard C. Farley, retired, died on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Sister Marie Olwell, SSJ, dies at 96
Sister Marie Olwell SSJ, (formerly S. Anita Bernadette,) age 96, died on June 16, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.
Sister Leonissa O’Brien, SSJ, dies at 95
Sister Leonissa O'Brien SSJ, age 95, died on July 28, 2026, at Saint Joseph Villa.