Obituaries

Rev. Martin T. Cioppi, Pastor, Mother of Divine Providence Parish

Archbishop Pérez will celebrate the Funeral Mass for Father Cioppi at Mother of Divine Providence Church, on Thursday, July 6 at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Retired Permanent Deacon Daniel J. Rouse

Retired Permanent Deacon Daniel J. Rouse, died on June 2, 2023, he was 84 years old.

Retired Deacon James E. Lyon

Retired Deacon James E. Lyon, died on May 27, 2023, he was 89 years old.

Sister Joan Blair, SSJ, dies at 85

Sister Joan Blair SSJ (formerly Sister Mary Theresa Blair), age 85, died May 19, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Saint Rose Dwyer, SSJ, dies at 98

Sister Saint Rose Dwyer SSJ, age 98, died May 17, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Frances Patrice Kirk, SSJ, dies at 90

Sister Frances Patrice Kirk SSJ, age 90, died May 9, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Reverend Victor F. Sharrett

Reverend Victor F. Sharrett, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Patrick Parish, Kennett Square died on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Rosalie M. Mirenda, president emeritus of Neumann University, dies at 85

Rosalie's career evolved into a nurse educator, dean, provost and, ultimately President of Neumann University in Aston, PA. After serving 21 years as president, Rosalie retired from the presidency as President Emeritus in 2017.

Sister Rita Edward Karnell, SSJ, dies at age 90

Sister Rita Edward Karnell SSJ (formerly Sister Rita Edward), age 90, died May 6, 2023, at Saint Joseph Villa.

Sister Mary Denise Clifford, SSJ, dies at 80

Sister Mary Denise Clifford SSJ, (formerly Sister John Denise), age 80, died May 2, 2023, at Chestnut Hill Hospital.