Obituaries
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.
Father Theodore Hesburgh, higher education leader, diplomat, dies at 97
Holy Cross Father Theodore M. Hesburgh, who led the University of Notre Dame through a period of dramatic growth during his 35 years as president and held sway with political and civil rights leaders, died Feb. 26 at the age of 97.
Father James Martin and his sister buried on same day
The longtime parochial vicar at Holy Family Parish in Manayunk died one day after his sister, Theresa. Their joint funeral Mass was celebrated today by Bishop Robert Maginnis.
Phoenixville native taught in Philadelphia, N.J. schools as IHM sister
Sister M. Thomasine Etzel taught locally for most of her 71 years in religious life. She died last week at age 90.
I.H.M. sister, longtime teacher for 75 years, dies at 94
Immaculate Heart Sister Mary Frances Gavin was a product of the former Transfiguration Parish in West Philadelphia. She served in several archdioceses including Philadelphia, plus service in Peru.