Obituaries
Sister Janice Marie Johnson dies at 84
Sister Janice Marie Johnson, a Sister of Mercy, died on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 in Allentown, PA.
Sister Emily Therese Connor dies at 80
Sister Emily Therese Connor, a Sister of Mercy, died on Jan. 7, 2023 at McAuley Convent.
Sister Mary Rita Robinson dies at 96
Sister Mary Rita Robinson, a Sister of Mercy, died on Dec. 19, 2022 at McAuley Convent.
Permanent Deacon Myron A. Moskowitz dies at 73
Deacon Myron A. Moskowitz died on Jan. 6, 2023 after a long battle with advanced pulmonary disease.
Permanent Deacon Joseph A. Ruggiero dies at 61
Deacon Joseph A. Ruggiero, age 61, died on December 31, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.
Sister Rosemary Herron, R.S.M., longtime educator, dies at 76
Throughout her 50 years in Mercy education, whether in parish elementary schools or sponsored schools of the Sister of Mercy, Sister Rosemary gave witness to Mercy core values.
Retired Permanent Deacon, John J. Campbell dies at 88
Retired Permanent Deacon, John J. Campbell, died at the Normandy Farms Retirement Community on Friday, November 25, 2022.
Sister Helen Mary Reynolds, who served 55 years in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, dies at 87
Sister Helen Mary Reynolds, OSF, 87, died in Assisi House on Monday, November 7, 2022.
Reverend Dominic M. Chiaravalle, longtime pastor, dies at 85
Reverend Dominic M. Chiaravalle, Pastor Emeritus, Old Saint Mary’s Parish, Philadelphia died on Sunday, November 13, 2022.
Deacon Dominic A. Garritano dies at 76
Deacon Dominic A. Garritano, age 76, died at home on Monday morning, October 24, 2022.