Obituaries

Sister Donna Jo Loeper, SSJ, dies at 70

Sister Donna Jo Loeper SSJ, age 70, died August 18, 2023.

Sister Frances Ann Hall, SSJ, dies at 79

Sister Frances Ann Hall SSJ, formerly Sister Francis Michael, age 79, died August 19, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Rev. James A. Grant, Pastor Emeritus, St. Joseph Parish, Warrington

Reverend James A. Grant, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Joseph Parish, Warrington, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

Retired Deacon A. Gerald Harrison

Retired Deacon A. Gerald Harrison passed away on Aug. 18, 2023, at the age of 90. He was assigned to Saints Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester, where he remained until his retirement on Jan. 20, 2010.

Reverend John D. Silcox, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Laurence Parish

Reverend John D. Silcox, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Laurence Parish, Upper Darby, died on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

Rev. Gregory J. Hickey, Pastor Emeritus, St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish

The Reception of the Body will be held at Saint Helena Church, Blue Bell, on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. with a viewing until 10:45 a.m. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Retired Deacon Trac Mai Huynh

Retired Deacon Trac Mai Huynh, died on July 22, 2023, he was 89 years old.

Retired Permanent Deacon Juan F. Ramos, Jr.

Retired Permanent Deacon Juan F. Ramos, Jr., died on July 22, 2023, he was 71 years old.

Sr. Mary DiCroce, educator in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, dies at 90

In 1989, Mary received the Teacher of the Year award from Resurrection School. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia later honored her for her 25 years of service in its elementary schools.

Sister Ellen Casey, SSJ, dies at 81

Sister Ellen P. Casey SSJ, (formerly Sister Joan Andrew SSJ}, age 81, died June 23, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.