Obituaries

Franciscan sister dies; ministered for 6 decades in health care

Sister Carol Ann Zurlo, O.S.F., was a registered nurse before she entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, of which she was a member for 54 years.

Franciscan sister, a native of Ireland, dies at 81

Sister Elena Goulding, O.S.F., taught and served in prison ministry. In her later years she returned to minister in her native County Kerry.

Deacon Richard Stoughton dies at 72, serving his parish

The deacon, owner of an advertising firm in Chester County, died in the sacristy of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Coatesville while preparing for Mass on Palm Sunday.

Art teacher, Sister Mary Deborah Abel, dies at 69

Born in San Diego and raised in St. Clement Parish in Philadelphia, the I.H.M. sister taught art in schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese and Camden diocese.

Philadelphia priest and Air Force chaplain dies at 85

Father Howard Krick rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel and served at air bases around the world, celebrating Mass on Mount Fuji. He died last week at age 85.

Father Joseph O’Brien, beloved priest in NE Phila., dies

The priest who was raised in an orphanage served his entire priestly ministry as a parochial vicar, including 31 years in St. Leo Parishes. He was 90.

Deacon Radetzky, mentor of other deacons, dies at 92

Among the earliest permanent deacons ordained for the Philadelphia Archdiocese, Deacon William Radetzky worked until age 82, and actively served Epiphany of Our Lord Parish until 2011.

Father Gwiazda, longtime Polish parish pastor, dies at 72

After his ordination in 1969, Father Francis Gwiazda ministered all his years in Polish parishes of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. He didn’t take vacations, "he just wanted to be with his people," said a priest friend.

Immaculate Heart sister who taught in all grade levels dies at 74

Sister M. Jane Anne Molinaro taught in elementary and secondary schools, plus undergraduate and graduate students at Immaculata. She was the last of six siblings, natives of Norristown.

Msgr. Galyo, retired Phoenixville pastor, is laid to rest

Msgr. John M. Galyo, 87, a beloved former pastor of two parishes in Phoenixville, was buried March 2. "His wish was that priests should be happy,” said a priest friend.