Obituaries
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.
Reverend Edward A. Pelczar
Reverend Edward A. Pelczar, Retired, Resident, Little Flower Manor, Darby, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
Sister Genevieve Mary Simons dies at 101
Sister Genevieve Mary Simons died in Camilla Hall on September 28, 2022, in the 84th year of her religious life.
Sister Theresa Marian dies at 90
Sister Theresa Marian died in Camilla Hall on October 4, 2022, in the 72nd year of her religious life.
Sister Helen Ann Gaidos dies at 91
Sister Helen Ann Gaidos, OSF (formerly Sister John Andre), 91, died in Assisi House on Saturday, October 8, 2022.