Obituaries
Dr. Billings dies at 95; she helped develop widely used method of NFP
MELBOURNE, Australia (CNS) — Dr. Evelyn Billings, who with her husband, John, pioneered research that led them to develop a form of natural family planning supported by the Catholic Church, died Feb. 16 after a short illness. She was 95. The Australian pediatrician joined her physician-husband’s team in 1965 as he was researching a more […]
Sister Honora Mary Ivers, I.H.M., dies at 92, had long service in grade schools of Archdiocese
Sister Honora Mary, formerly Mary Kathryn Ivers, died in Camilla Hall, Immaculata, in the 74th year of her religious life. She was 92 years old. Born in Philadelphia, Sister Honora Mary entered the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1939 from St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bensalem and professed […]
Sister Marie Albert Kunberger, I.H.M., former Immaculata department chair, dies at 82
Sister Marie Albert, formerly Elizabeth M. Kunberger, died suddenly Jan. 20 in Paoli Memorial Hospital. She was 82 and in the 60th year of her religious life. Born in Philadelphia, Sister Marie Albert entered the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1953 from St. Gabriel Parish in Philadelphia, and […]
Sister Virginia Stallings, S.S.N.D., longtime teacher, dies at 92
Sister Virginia Stallings, S.S.N.D., who taught elementary and junior high school grades in four states for more than 25 years before becoming a high school librarian at the Institute of Notre Dame in Baltimore, died Jan. 27 at Maria Health Care Center in Baltimore. She was 92 years old and had recently celebrated her 70th […]
Known for keeping many friendships, Msgr. Degnan dies at 91
Born Aug. 20, 1921 in Norristown, the son of the late Henry B. and Elizabeth E. (Boyle) Degnan, he attended St. Patrick School in Norristown and West Catholic High School before entering St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. He was ordained May 22, 1948 by Bishop J. Carroll McCormick, and his first assignment was as parochial vicar […]
Sister Maria Angelica McGovern, I.H.M., dies at 86
Sister Maria Angelica, I.H.M., formerly Mary Catherine McGovern, died Jan. 19 in Camilla Hall, Immaculata, in the 68th year of her religious life. She was 86 years old. Born in Philadelphia, Sister Maria Angelica entered the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1944 from Nativity B.V. M. Parish in […]
Sister Mary Kelly, I.H.M., former Villa Maria Academy principal, dies at 84
Sister Mary Kelly, I.H.M., formerly Sister Maria Veritas, I.H.M., died Jan. 19 in Camilla Hall, Immaculata, in the 66th year of her religious life. She was 84 years old. Born in Strafford,ChesterCounty, Sister Mary entered the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1946 from St. Katharine of Siena Parish, […]
Sister Kathleen Marita Lennon, I.H.M., dies at 84; was native of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish
Sister Kathleen Marita, formerly Kathleen Lennon, died Jan. 11 in Camilla Hall, Immaculata, in the 62nd year of her religious life. She was 84 years old.
Donald Parsons, supporter of Catholic education, dies at 87
Donald F. Parsons of West Chester, founder of Communications Test Design, died Jan. 7 at age 87. Parsons was born in Halethorpe, Md., on Jan. 31, 1925 and grew up in West Philadelphia. He served in the Navy during World War II and then worked for 28 years with the AT&T Western Electric Co. He […]
Father Stephen Dougherty, beloved seminary professor, dies at 65
Father Stephen J. Dougherty, 65, a faculty member of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary and long-time resident at St. Margaret Parish, Narberth, died Jan. 5. His studies for the priesthood were very nearly ended when during a rural camping trip his automobile was struck by a train at an unmarked railroad crossing. Although the accident would have life-long medical consequences he was ordained on schedule May 19, 1973 by Cardinal John Krol at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul.