Obituaries

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.

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.