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IHM Sisters - Obituaries 2006
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Sister M. Clementia Bradford, IHM

Sister M. Clementia Bradford, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on December 22, at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

Born on July 27, 1907, in New York, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Mary Collins Bradford. She entered the IHM Congregation on October 2, 1923 and made her temporary profession of vows on August 15, 1925 and her final profession of vows on December 8, 1930.

She served as a teacher at Immaculate Conception Elementary School in Lock Haven from 1927 to 1936 and 1944 to 1948; St. Rita Elementary School in Dundalk, Md. From 1936 to 1938; St. Patrick Elementary School in Spangler from 1938 to 1939; St. Mary of the Mount Elementary School in Pittsburgh from 1939 to 1943; St. Joseph Elementary School in Renovo from 1943 to 1944; St. Paul Elementary School in Cranston, R.I. from 1948 to 1955; Our Lady of Good Counsel Elementary School in Innwood, N.Y. from 1955 to 1957; St. Ephrem Elementary School in Brooklyn, N.Y. from 1957 to 1959; St. Mary Elementary School in Manhasset, N.Y. from 1959 to 1960; St. Raymond Elementary School in East Rockaway, N.Y. from 1960 to 1964; St. Peter of Alcantara Elementary School in Port Washington, N.Y. from 1964 to 1965; St. Rose Elementary School in Carbondale from 1965 to 1974; and at St. Ambrose Elementary School in Bridgeport, Conn. from 1974 to 1982. From 1982 to until the time of her death she served as a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and at Our Lady of Peace Residence.

She received a bachelor’s degree from Marywood College and a master’s degree from St. John’s University both in education.

She was preceded in death by a brother, James Bradford and two sisters, Mary Bell and Nora Higgins.She is survived by a sister, Helen Collins of Bayside, NY and four nephews: John Collins of Floral Park, NY, Kevin Collins of Jupiter, FL, Martin Higgins of Whitestone, NY, and John Higgins of Mullica Hills, NJ.

The funeral will be Wednesday, December 27, at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton. Interment will be at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at Our Lady of Peace Residence on Tuesday, December 26, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Sisters Retirement Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.






Sister Jeanne DeNardo, IHM

Sister Jeanne DeNardo, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on December 9, at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC.

Born on December 11, 1935, in Altoona, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Catherine Grassi DeNardo. She entered the IHM Congregation on February 2, 1959 and made her temporary profession of vows on August 4, 1961 and her final profession of vows on August 15, 1966.

She served as a music teacher at Epiphany Elementary School in Sayre, Pa, from 1961 to 1964; All Saints Elementary School in Masontown, Pa, from 1964 to 1967; Holy Rosary High School in Scranton, Pa, from 1967 to 1968; Archbishop Neale High School in La Plata, Md., from 1968 to 1970; St. Raymond Elementary School in East Rockaway, N.Y., from 1970 to 1978; St. Peter of Alcantara Elementary School in Port Washington, N.Y., from 1978 to 1984; St. Mary Elementary School in Altoona, Pa., from 1992 to 1993. From 1983 to 1992 and 2002 until the time of her death she taught music at Little Flower Elementary School in Bethesda, Md. She also served as a minister to the elderly and as coordinator of the youth choir at Little Flower Parish in Bethesda.

She received a bachelor’s degree in music education from Marywood College and a master’s degree in music education from New York University.

She is survived by a cousin, Guy DeNardo of Altoona.

The funeral will be Thursday, December 14, at 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at The Church of the Little Flower, 5607 Massachusetts Avenue Bethesda, Md. Interment will be at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow, Pa. Friends may call at the The Church of the Little Flower, on Wednesday, December 13, between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Sisters Retirement Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.

Remembering Sr. Jeanne: Our final farewell

 


Sister Mary Talbot Keliher, IHM

Sister Mary Talbot Keliher, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on November 27, at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

Born on March 29, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine Talbot Keliher. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1948 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 8, 1951 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1954.

She served as a teacher at Laurel Hill Academy in Susquehanna from 1951 to 1955; St. Joseph High School in Williamsport from 1955 to 1958; Cathedral High School in Scranton from 1958 to 1964. From 1965 to 1983 she was a professor in the Psychology Department at Marywood College. She was a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist. From 1990 to 2001 she served as a clinical/school psychologist in private practice. From 2001 to 2006 she served as a school psychologist at St. Michael’s School in Hoban Heights. Since August until the time of her death she was a prayer minister at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of arts degree in education from Marywood College and a master of arts degree in clinical psychology from Fordham University.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Francis, an infant brother, William, and two infant sisters, Ann Theresa and Miriam.

She is survived by three cousins, Mary Cardigan of Garden City, NY, Robert Talbot of Red Hill, Pa, and Ruth Shannon of West End, NC.

The funeral will be Friday, December 1, at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the Our Lady of Peace Residence on Thursday, November 30, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Sisters Retirement Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.

 


Sister Ann Hughes, IHM

Sister Ann Hughes, I.H.M., of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on November 23 at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale.

Born April 23, 1934, in Kingston, daughter of the late Walter and Mary Farrington Hughes, she entered the I.H.M. Congregation on Sept. 8, 1952, made her temporary profession of vows on Aug. 3, 1955, and her final profession of vows on Aug. 3, 1958.

She served as a teacher at St. Ann Elementary School in Devon, Conn, from 1955 to 1958; Holy Rosary Elementary School in Scranton from 1958 to 1961; St. Dominic Elementary School in Oyster Bay, NY, from January to June 1961; St. Mary Elementary School in Avoca from 1961 to 1968; Little Flower Elementary School in Bethesda, Md, from 1968 to 1970; St. John the Baptist Elementary School in Pittsburgh from 1970 to 1972; St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary School in Upper Marlboro, Md, from 1972 to 1976 and 1987 to 1992; St. Mary Elementary School in Manhasset, NY, from 1976 to 1981; and at St. Peter of Alcantara in Port Washington, NY, from 1981 to 1987. She also served as an office assistant at St. Agnes Elementary School in Baltimore, Md, from 1992 to 1994. From 1994 to 2000 she was a pastoral minister at Little Flower Parish in Baltimore. From 2000 to the time of her death she was a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in elementary education, both from Marywood College.

She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Walter, and three sisters, Elizabeth Mehm, Marian Warner and Marita Comesky.

The funeral will be Tuesday with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Ave., followed by interment at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow.

Friends may call at the Our Lady of Peace Residence on Monday, 3 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired I.H.M. Sisters c/o the IHM Sisters Retirement Fund, I.H.M. Center, 2300 Adams Ave., 18509.

 


Sister Patricia Burke, IHM

Sister Patricia Burke, IHM, formerly known as Sister Padraic, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on November 16 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

Born on February 26, 1920, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Anna Tunney Burke. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1938, and made her temporary profession of vows on May 8, 1941, and her final profession of vows on August 1, 1944.

She served as a teacher at Most Holy Rosary Elementary School in Syracuse, NY, from 1941 to 1951; St. Rose High School in Carbondale from 1951 to 1955; Marywood Seminary in Scranton from 1955 to 1958 and 1970 to 1971; Kingston Central Catholic High School in Kingston from 1958 to 1961; and at St. Mary High School in Manhasset, NY, from 1961 to 1966. She served as principal at St. John High School in Pittston from 1966 to 1968 and at St. Dominic High School in Oyster Bay, NY, from 1968 to 1970. She served on the faculty at Marywood College in the Classics Department from 1971 to 1980 and then as Director of the Counseling Center from 1980-1984. From 1984 to 1999 Sister Patricia was stationed in Pittsburgh serving as guidance counselor at Sacred Heart High School from 1984 to 1989, at Oakland Catholic High School from 1989 to 1991, and as Director of Religious Education at St. Rosalia Parish from 1991 to 1999. From 1999 until the time of her death she served as a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor’s degree and three master’s degrees from Marywood College and a master’s degree from Villanova University.

Surviving are two sisters, Anne Burke and Helen Finegan both of Pittsburgh; nephews and nieces; grandnephews and grandnieces.

She was preceded in death by a brother, James and three sisters, Katherine Fralic, Mary Burke, and Virginia Bernarding.

The funeral will be Monday, November 20, at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton, on Sunday, November 19, between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister M. Canice Riordan, IHM

Sister M. Canice Riordan, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on September 13 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

Born on November 9, 1907, in County Cork, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Forde Riordan. She entered the IHM Congregation on August 15, 1928, and made her temporary profession of vows on April 14, 1931, and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1934.

She served as a teacher at St. Basil Elementary School in Dushore from 1931 to 1934 and from 1942 to 1953; St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary School in Upper Marlboro, Md., from 1934 to 1938; St. Joseph Elementary School in Renovo from 1938 to 1940; St. Edward Elementary School in Twin Falls, Id., from 1940 to 1942; Immaculate Conception Elementary School in Lock Haven from 1953 to 1959; St. Paul Elementary School in New Bern, N.C., from 1959 to 1960; St. Alphonsus Elementary School in New York, N.Y., from 1960 to 1967; St. Stephen Elementary School in New York, N.Y., from 1967 to 1974; St. John Elementary School in Susquehanna from 1974 to 1975; and at St. Thomas Elementary School in Providence, R.I., from 1975 to 1980. From 1980 until the time of her death she served as a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and at Our Lady of Peace Residence.

She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Marywood College.

Surviving are two nephews, James O’Neill of Elizabeth, N.J., and Rev. Liam Walsh, OP, of Ireland; and two nieces, Sheila Healy of Ireland, and Sister Ann Walsh, OP, of Africa.

She was preceded in death by five sisters, Bridie O’Mahoney, Ellen Walsh, Mary O’Neill, Catherine Walsh and Julia O’Leary; and two brothers, Timothy and John; nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

The funeral will be Saturday, September 16, at 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton, on Friday, September 15, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister Joan Coyne, IHM

Sister Joan Coyne, IHM, formerly known as Sister Maria Pacis, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on September 10 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

Born on September 24, 1932, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Maria Lavelle Coyne. She entered the IHM Congregation on February 2, 1956, and made her temporary profession of vows on August 5, 1958, and her final profession of vows on August 15, 1963.

She served as teacher at Our Lady of Grace Elementary School in Greensboro, NC, from 1958 to 1962; St. Mary Elementary School in Goldsboro, NC, from 1962 to 1967; St. Monica Elementary School in Raleigh, NC, from 1967 to 1970; St. Clare Elementary School in Scranton from 1972 to 1973; St. Joseph Elementary School in Williamsport from 1973 to 1974; St. Michael Elementary School in Hoban Heights from 1974 to 1977; St. Mary of Mount Carmel Elementary School in Dunmore from 1977 to 1984; and at St. Patrick Elementary School in Scranton from 1984 to 1986. From 1970 to 1973, Sister Joan was the directress of postulants for the IHM Congregation. Sister Joan served as a pastoral minister and teacher of religious education at St. Ann Parish in Scranton from 1986 to 1990. She also served as a pastoral associate at St. Francis deSales Parish in Lumberton, NC, from 1990 to 1991 and at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Rocky Mount, NC, from 1995 to 1998. She was the director of the IHM Associate Program from 1998 to 2001 and Coordinator of Prayer Groups from 2001 to 2006. She was a night chaplain at Community Medical Center in Scranton from 1985 to 1990 and also a hospice volunteer. She also served at Marywood University as an advisor to students with special needs from 2000 to 2001. From January 2006 until the time of her death she served as a prayer minister at Our Lady of Peace Residence.

She received a bachelor's and master's degree in education and a master's degree in religious education all from Marywood College.

Surviving are two brothers; John of Scranton and Robert of Clarks Summit, and four sisters; Ann Cummings of Scranton, Elizabeth O’Connor of Scranton, Mary Mellon of Bethlehem, and Eileen Haggerty of Scranton; a niece, Sr. Mary Ellen Coyne, IHM, of New Bern, NC; many nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.

The funeral will be Wednesday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton, on Tuesday, September 12, between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister Anita Brown, IHM

Sister Anita Brown, IHM, formerly known as Sister Mary Regis, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died on August 4 at the Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton.

Born on December 22, 1927, in Masontown, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Teresa Agnes Dillon Brown. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1951 and made her temporary profession of vows on August 2, 1954 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1957.

She served as high school math teacher at St. Basil High School in Dushore from 1954 to 1962; Father Kolb Memorial High School in Masontown from 1962 to 1969; Bishop O’Hara High School in Dunmore from 1969 to 1975; Bishop Klonowski High School in Scranton from 1975 to 1982; Pocono Central Catholic High School in Cresco from 1982 to 1983; Bishop Guilfoyle High School in Altoona from 1983 to 1987; and at Bishop Hoban High School in Wilkes-Barre from 1987 to 1990. She was a director of religious education at St. Joseph Parish in Portage from 1990 to 1993. She also served as a library assistant at Holy Cross High School in Delran, N.J. from 1993 to 1996. She served as a small group instructor at Little Flower School in Bethesda, Md. from 1997 to 2001. From 2002 to the present, Sister Anita was an instructor at the IHM Educational Enrichment Institute at the IHM Center in Scranton.

She received a bachelor degree in elementary education and a master degree in secondary education both from Marywood College.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Claire and by five brothers; John Dillon, Joseph Austin, Robert V., Patrick F., and James Bernard.

Surviving are two brothers, Vincent A. and his wife Kathleen of Livonia, Michigan and John Regis of Westland, Michigan.

The funeral will be Wednesday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the IHM Center on Tuesday, August 8, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 



Sister M. Therese Culhane, IHM

Sister M. Therese Culhane, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on July 27 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

Born on July 31, 1922, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Martha McMunn Culhane. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1941 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 8, 1944 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1947.She served as a teacher at Mount Carmel Elementary School in Altoona from 1944 to 1947; St. Mary of Mount Carmel Elementary School in Dunmore from 1947 to 1952; St. Ambrose Elementary School in Bridgeport, Connecticut, from 1952 to 1958; St. Matthew Elementary School in East Stroudsburg from 1958 to 1959; Little Flower Elementary School in Bethesda, Maryland, from 1965 to 1970; St. Stephen Elementary School in New York, New York, from 1974 to 1978; Monsignor McHugh Elementary School in Cresco from 1978 to 1983; St. John the Evangelist Elementary School in Binghamton, New York, from 1983 to 1988. She was principal at St. Henry Elementary School in Gresham, Oregon from 1959 to 1965 and at St. John the Evangelist Elementary School in Bellefonte from 1970 to 1974. She served as a pastoral minister at Holy Rosary Indian Mission in Philadelphia, Mississippi, from 1988 to 1994. She was an instructor at the Educational Enrichment Institute in Carbondale from 1994 to 1996. She served as sacristan at the Marian Community Hospital in Carbondale from 1996 to 2002. From 2002 until the time of her death, she served as prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor degree in English and a master degree in education both from Marywood College.

She was preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Munley, Martha, and Elizabeth McDermott; and two brothers, Rev. Thomas, CSC, and Francis.Surviving is a sister, Sister Marthine, IHM, of Scranton; nieces and nephews including: Mary Borthwich, Mike McDermott, Alice Marie Chrystal and Patrick McDermott.

The funeral will be Tuesday, August 1 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at Our Lady of Peace Residence on Monday, July 31, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister Mary Schelb, IHM

Sister Mary Schelb, IHM, formerly known as Sister M. Adalbert, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on June 4 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

Born on July 15, 1910, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Anne Stopper Schelb. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 2, 1928 and made her temporary profession of vows on April 14, 1931 and her final profession of vows on August 1, 1934.

She served as a teacher and a music teacher at Most Holy Rosary in Syracuse, NY, from 1928 to 1929; St. Mary Elementary School in Upper Pittston from 1931 to 1934; St. Mary Elementary School in Goldsboro, NC, from 1934 to 1944; and at the IHM Academy in Coeur d’Alene, ID, from 1944 to 1951. She was principal at St. Edward Elementary School in Twin Falls, ID, from 1951 to 1955. From 1955 to 1968 she served the IHM Congregation as director of novices. From 1968 to 1974 she was a sector superior for the congregation; from 1974 to 1978 she was director of retirement for the congregation; and from 1978 to 1998 she served as secretary in the personnel office of the congregation. From 1998 until the time of her death, she served as prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of music degree from Marywood College.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew and Joseph; and two sisters, Marcella and Teresa.Surviving are two sisters, Bernadine Lutz, of Williamsport and Monica Lutz of South Williamsport; and nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Friday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at Our Lady of Peace Residence on Thursday, June 8, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

Eulogy given by Sr. Terry O'Rourke

Reflection on Sr. Mary Schelb
I just received notice of Sr Mary Schelb's death. My sincere condolences to the Congregation on her passing. Also my gratitude to her for the role she had in my novitiate year (1967-68). She was quite the lady and will certainly be remembered by many for her graciousness and concern for "her novices." I think it very fitting that Pentecost marks the day of her entrance into heaven. She indeed had the Holy Spirit on her side while guiding and forming those in her charge (she always seemed to appear when we least expected it). May she rest in peacefulness- knowing that "all is well."
Sincerely, Rosemary Ludwick-Bieker

 


Sister M. Donelda Fox, IHM

Sister M. Donelda Fox, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on May 15 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.Born on August 30, 1915, in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Marie Elizabeth Glynn Fox. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1934 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 3, 1937 and her final profession of vows on August 1, 1940.

She served as a teacher at St. Ann Elementary School in Scranton from 1937 to 1942; St. Michael Elementary School in Hoban Heights from 1942 to 1950; St. Leo Elementary School in Ashley from 1950 to 1956. She was principal at Our Lady of Prepetual Help Elementary School in Rocky Mount, NC, from 1956 to 1962; St. John the Evangelist Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md, from 1962 to 1968; St. Ann Elementary School in Nyack, NY, from 1968 to 1970; and St. Mary of the Assumption in Upper Marlboro, Md, from 1970 to 1974. She served as librarian at St. John the Evangelist Elementary School in Clinton, Md, from 1974 to 1984 and as prayer minister in the convent there from 1984 to 1990. From 1990 until the time of her death, she served as prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of science degree in education, a master of science degree in religious education, and a master of science degree in education all from Marywood College.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and John; and five sisters, Helene E. Herlehy, Ruth Parkinson, Alice Virginia Fox, Mary Veronica Fox, and Sister Robertine Fox, IHM.

Surviving are a brother, Ralph, of Syracuse, NY; two sisters, Marie Therese McCarthy of Syracuse, NY and Jeanne Anne Crowel, of Fairport, NY; and nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Thursday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at Our Lady of Peace Residence on Wednesday, May 17, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister Mary Enda O'Donnell, IHM

Sister Mary Enda O’Donnell, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on May 2 at Mercy Hospital in Scranton.Born on August 7, 1936, in Williamsport, she was the daughter of the late Edward C. and Elizabeth Anne Maley O’Donnell.

She entered the IHM Congregation on February 2, 1956 and made her temporary profession of vows on August 5, 1958 and her final profession of vows on August 5, 1963. She served as a teacher at St. Patrick Elementary School in Scranton from 1958 to 1961 and from 1986 to 2000; Hollidaysburg Catholic Elementary School in Hollidaysburg from 1969 to 1971; St. Rose Elementary School in Carbondale from 1971 to 1974; and at Our Lady of Peace Elementary School in Clarks Green from 1983 to 1986. She also served in schools in Cranston, RI and Mount Holly, NJ. From 2000 to the time of her death she was a teacher at the Educational Enrichment Institute at the IHM Center in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of arts degree in education and a master of science degree in counselor education both from Marywood College.

Surviving are a brother, Paul and his wife, Rose, of Williamsport; a sister, Susan Bird and her husband, Richard, of Williamsport; two nephews, Paul J. O’Donnell II, and Richard W. Bird II; three nieces, Kimberly Mitchell, Deborah Ottenmiller, and Crystal Kilby; grand nieces and grand nephews.

The funeral will be Friday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the IHM Center on Thursday, May 4, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister M. Dorothy McCaffrey, IHM

Sister M. Dorothy McCaffrey, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on April 22 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.Born on January 2, 1920, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Anna Regina Hurst McCaffrey.

She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1937 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 7, 1940 and her final profession of vows on August 1, 1943.She served as a teacher at St. Lawrence Elementary School in Williamsport from 1969 to 1972 and as a staff member at St. Joseph’s Center in Scranton from 1998 to 2002. She taught in schools in Bridgeport, Ct; Bethesda and Silver Spring, Md; Greensboro, Raleigh and Washington, NC; Manhasset, Nyack, Oneida and Staten Island, NY. She was a missionary and teacher in Lima, Peru at Santisimo Nombre de Jesus Elementary School from 1976 to 1985 and at Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II in Lurin, Peru from 1989 to 1992. From 2002 to the time of her death she was a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of arts degree in education and a master of science degree in education both from Marywood College.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and Joseph, and a sister, Mary Quinn. Surviving are two sisters, Anna Sullivan of South Orange, NJ and Sr. Margaret Mary, APB, of Manchester, NH.

The funeral will be Tuesday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at Our Lady of Peace Residence on Monday, April 24, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister Karen Braun (center) as a postulant

 


Sister M. Karen Braun, IHM

Sister M. Karen Braun, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on April 5, at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton. Born on February 17, 1927, in Hicksville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mary Leach Braun. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1944 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 8, 1947 and her final profession of vows on August 1, 1950.

She served as a teacher at St. Cecilia Elementary School in Exeter from 1947 to 1950; Nativity of Our Lord Elementary School in Scranton from 1950 to 1954; and as a math teacher at Notre Dame High School in East Stroudsburg from 1980 to 1981. She was principal at St. Rose Elementary School in Carbondale from 1975 to 1980; St. Paul Elementary School in Cranston, RI from 1981 to 1982; and at St. Matthew Elementary School in Wilmington, DE from 1982 to 1986. She also served as a teacher in schools in Baltimore, MD; and Brooklyn, New York City, Oyster Bay, and Syracuse, NY. She was a prayer minister at St. Dominic Convent in Locust Valley, NY from 1997 to 2001. From 2001 to the time of her death she was a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of arts degree in education and a master of science degree in education both from Marywood College.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas.

Surviving is a sister, Elizabeth Rossi and her husband, Nick; nephews, Paul Rossi and wife Marguerite, and Peter Rossi; nieces, Christine, Caren, and Carla Rossi Hahn and her husband, Bob; grandnieces, Caroline and Charlotte; and grandnephew, Nicholas.

The funeral will be Saturday, April 8 at 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at Our Lady of Peace Residence on Friday, April 7, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister M. Espiritu Dempsey, IHM

Sister M. Espiritu Dempsey, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on March 12, at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

Born on November 16, 1922, in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Elizabeth Cassidy Dempsey. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1940 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 10, 1943 and her final profession of vows on August 1, 1946.

She served as a teacher at St. Paul Elementary School in Scranton from 1943 to 1950; St. John High School in Pittston from 1953 to 1954 and from 1955 to 1961; and at South Catholic High School in Scranton from 1954 to 1955. She also served in schools in Mount Holly, NJ and Oyster Bay, NY. She served at Marywood College from 1963 to 1986. She was as a faculty member there from 1963 to 1969; Academic Dean from 1969 to 1978; and Vice-President for Academic Affairs from 1978 to 1986. From 1986 to 1987 she was the Director of Novices for the IHM Congregation. From 1988 to 2000 she ministered at Heritage College in Toppenish, WA. She was the Academic Dean there from 1988 to 1989; Vice-President for Academic Affairs from 1989 to 1996; and Director of the Institute for Life-long Learning from 1996 to 2000. From 2000 to the time of her death she was an Archives Research Assistant for the IHM Congregation and a prayer minister at the IHM Center in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of arts degree in French from Marywood College; a master of arts degree in French from Assumption College and a doctoral degree in linguistics from Georgetown University.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Baccino.

Surviving is a brother, Ross of Milton, DE; several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.

The funeral will be Wednesday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the IHM Center on Tuesday, March 14, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister M. Honor Lenihan, IHM

Sister M. Honor Lenihan, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on March 11, at Mercy Hospital in Scranton.

Born on July 16, 1917, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Hannah Graney Lenihan. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1939 and made her temporary profession of vows on August 2, 1941 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1944.

She served as a teacher at St. Leo Elementary School in Ashley from 1941 to 1942; Immaculate Conception Elementary School in Scranton from 1969 to 1972; Our Lady of Peace Elementary School in Clarks Summit from 1972 to 1984; St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School in Archbald from 1984 to 1990; Holy Rosary Elementary School in Scranton from 1990 to 1996; and as an instructor at the Educational Enrichment Institute at the IHM Center in Scranton from 1996 to 2004. She also served as a teacher in schools in New Bern, Raleigh and Rocky Mount, NC; and in Syracuse, NY. From 2004 to the time of her death she was a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from Marywood College and a master of arts degree in elementary education and administration from Duquesne University.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Daniel, and John; and a sister, Rose Duffy. Surviving is a sister, Sister Francis Gabriel Lenihan, IHM of Scranton; a sister-in-law, Mary Lenihan of Scranton; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Tuesday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the IHM Center on Monday, March 13, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister M. Justa Walton, IHM

Sister M. Justa Walton, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on March 3, at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.Born on July 20, 1922, in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary B. Corcoran Walton.

She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1942 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 8, 1945 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1948.

She served as a teacher at All Saints Elementary School in Masontown from 1962 to 1964 and at St. Michael’s School in Hoban Heights from 1964 to 1973. She also served in schools in East Rockaway, New York and Oyster Bay, NY. From 1973 to 2000 she was the coordinator/consultant of special religious education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. From 2000 to 2004 she was a prayer minister at St. Rita Convent in Baltimore. From 2004 to the time of her death she was a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton. She received a bachelor of science degree in education and a master of science degree in special education both from Marywood College.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas and James; and three sisters, Alice Evans, Dorothy Judge, and Mary Leber. Surviving are two sisters, Marjorie Howells of Scranton, and Helen Swanson of Montgomery, PA.

The funeral will be Wednesday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the IHM Center on Tuesday, March 7, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.
Sister M. Justa Walton, I.H.M., a pioneer in ministry to persons with disabili­ties in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the founder of Camp GLOW (God Loves Our World), is seen at her retirement celebration in July 1996.

Tribute by Fr. Joseph Breighner

 


Sister M. Helene Coyle, IHM

Sister M. Helene Coyle, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on March 2, at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.Born on August 4, 1923, in Susquehanna, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Helena McDevitt Coyle.

She entered the IHM Congregation on February 2, 1942 and made her temporary profession of vows on August 2, 1944 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1947.

She served as a teacher at St. Paul Elementary School in Scranton from 1944 to 1952 and at St. Ephrem Elementary School in Brooklyn, NY, from 1952 to 1959. She was principal at St. Cecilia Elementary School in Exeter from 1960 to 1963. She also served as principal at schools in Washington, NC; Binghamton, East Rockaway, and Syracuse, NY; and Bethesda, MD. She served the IHM Congregation as Southern Sector Superior from 1978 to 1986. From 1990 to 2001 she was the office manager for training and habilitation of the Adult Day Care Program at St. Joseph’s Center in Scranton. From 2001 to 2004 she was a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Center. From 2004 until the time of her death she was a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton. She received a bachelor of arts degree in education from Marywood College and a master of arts degree in education from Villanova University.

She was preceded in death by two sisters; Lucille and Mary. Surviving are cousins, Sister Lillian Marie Farrell, IHM, of Scranton, and Peggy Coyle of Binghamton, NY.

The funeral will be Tuesday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the IHM Center on Monday, March 6, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister M. Bonavita Feeney, IHM

Sister M. Bonavita Feeney, IHM, died on February 15, at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.Born on November 15, 1910 in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine Hunt Feeney. She entered the IHM Congregation on June 24, 1926 and made her temporary profession of vows on January 2, 1929 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1932.

She served as a teacher at St. John Elementary School in Susquehanna in 1929; St. Michael Elementary School in Hoban Heights from 1929 to 1933; Most Holy Rosary Elementary School in Syracuse, NY, from 1933 to 1943; St. Mary Elementary School in Holidaysburg from 1943 to 1948; Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Elementary School in Forest Hills, NY, from 1948 to 1951; and at St. Paul Elementary School in Cranston, RI, from 1951 to 1984. She served on the staff of the Educational Enrichment Institute at the IHM Center in Scranton from 1988 to 2002. From 2002 until the time of her death she was a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of science degree in education from Marywood College.She was preceded in death by four sisters; Agnes, Catherine, Mary Garrin and Helen Brophy; and a nephew, Earl Garrin. Surviving are three nieces; Katherine Johnson of North Scituate, RI, Pauline Garrin of Johnston, RI, and Mary Schaefer of Oden, MI.

The funeral will be Tuesday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the IHM Center on Monday, February 20, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister Josine M. Shannon, IHM

Sister Josine M. Shannon, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on February 13, at the Marian Community Hospital in Carbondale.Born on March 19, 1923 in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Florence Grinnell Shannon. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1943 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 8, 1946 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1949.

She served as a high school teacher at Laurel Hill Academy in Susquehanna in 1946 and at St. Ann High School in Scranton from 1946 to 1956. She taught English at St. Mary of the Mount High School in Pittsburgh from 1956 to 1958; at Bishop Hannon (Cathedral) High School from 1958 to 1967; and at Maria Regina Diocesan High School in Uniondale, NY, from 1967 to 1975. From 1975 to 1982 she was a member of the admission staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Carbondale and later served there as a pastoral minister from 1983 to 1987. She also served as a pastoral minister at Misericordia Hospital in New York, NY. She was on the secretarial staff of the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC, from 1987 to 1989. From 1989 to 1991 she was a receptionist at St. Joseph’s Center in Scranton. From 1991 to 2002 she served as a medical library assistant at Marian Community Hospital in Carbondale. She was a volunteer at the hospital from 2002 to 2004. From 2004 until the time of her death she was a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of arts degree in English and a masters of science degree in education both from Marywood College.She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert, and a sister, Mary Virginia. Surviving are a nephew, Michael Shannon of Saratoga Springs, NY; and a niece, Roberta Shannon.

The funeral will be Friday, February 17 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the IHM Center on Thursday, February 16, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister M. Juliette Flannery, IHM

Sister M. Juliette Flannery, IHM, died on February 12, at the Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.Born on November 26, 1916 in Pittston, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna Tigue Flannery. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1934 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 3, 1937 and her final profession of vows on August 1, 1940.

She was a teacher at St. Charles Elementary school in Sugar Notch from 1942 to 1945; Pocono Catholic Elementary School in Cresco from 1963 to 1964; St. Paul Elementary School in Scranton from 1978 to 1983; Nativity of Our Lord Elementary School in Scranton from 1983 to 1988; and at Wyoming Area Catholic Elementary School in Exeter from 1988 to 1990. She served as principal at St. Agnes Elementary School in Lock Haven from 1955 to 1957; St. Patrick Elementary School in Scranton from 1973 to 1978; and at St. Ann Elementary School in Scranton from 1970 to 1973. She also served as teacher and principal in schools in Wilmington, DE; Brooklyn, NY and Cranston, RI. From 1993 until the time of her death she was a prayer minister at the Marian Convent and Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of music degree from Marywood College and master of science degree in administration from Rhode Island College.She was preceded in death by a brother, James, Jr., and two sisters, Mary Nolan and Helen Flannery. Surviving are a niece, Mary Flannery of Caldwell, NJ; niece and husband, Grace and Tim Kerrigan of Caldwell, NJ; niece and husband, Anne and Don Reeves of Scotch Plains, NJ; nephew and wife, James and Mary Ellen Flannery of Caldwell, NJ; great nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Thursday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the IHM Center on Wednesday, February 15, between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.

 


Sister M. Francita Reddon, IHM

Sister M. Francita Reddon, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on January 3, 2006, at the Marian Community Hospital.Born on March 25, 1918 in Susquehanna, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Clara Montgomery Reddon. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1936 and made her temporary profession of vows on May 8, 1939 and her final profession of vows on August 2, 1942.

She was a teacher and librarian and served at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Elementary School in Dunmore from 1944 to 1945; Holy Rosary Elementary School in Scranton from 1945 to 1949; South Catholic High School in Scranton from 1957 to 1958; Bishop Guilfoyle High School in Altoona from 1963 to 1967; Bishop Hannon High School in Scranton from 1974 to 1987; Pocono Central Catholic High School in Cresco from 1987 to 1988; and at Bishop O’Hara High School in Dunmore from 1988 to 1994. She also served in schools in Forest Hills, Manhasset, Oyster Bay and Port Washington, NY; and Cranston, RI. From 1994 to 1998 she served on the staff at the IHM Center in Scranton. From 1998 until the time of her death she was a prayer minister at the Marian Convent in Scranton.

She received a bachelor of arts degree in education and a bachelor of science degree in library science both from Marywood College and a master of arts degree in political science from Villanova University.

Surviving are a brother, Robert of Susquehanna, Pa, and a sister, Elizabeth O’Malley of Montrose, Pa; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Sister M. Clarice Reddon, IHM and an aunt, Sister Helen Marie Reddon, IHM.

The funeral will be Saturday, January 7 at 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton followed by interment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow. Friends may call at the IHM Center on Friday, January 6, between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Building Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pa. 18509.


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