OBITUARIES

Deacon John F. Groffie, at 77

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated June 24 in St. Gregory the Great Church, Hamilton Square, for Deacon John F. Groffie, who died June 18 in St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton. He was 77.

Funeral arrangements for Msgr. Henry Bogdan

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated July 23, 11 a.m., in St. Hedwig Church, Trenton, for Msgr. Henry S. Bogdan, who passed away at age 86 July 18.

Mercy Sister Ruth Mary Holland, 88

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 17 in McAuley Hall Health Care Center, Watchung, for Mercy Sister Ruth Mary Holland who died July 13 in Overlook Hospital, Summit. She was 88.

Deacon Edward J. Moresco Sr., at 73

Msgr. Richard C. Brietske, diocesan chancellor emeritus, was principal celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Highlands, July 27 for Deacon Edward J. Moresco, Sr., who died July 23. He was 73.

Msgr. Henry S. Bogdan remembered as a gift to many

Whether it was in Corpus Christi Church, Willingboro, or in St. Hedwig Church, Trenton, a flood of heartfelt sentiments were shared by the many who gathered to commemorate the life of Msgr. Henry S. Bogdan, who died July 18 at age 86.

Sister Grace Eileen Forker, 78, a presence in Monmouth County parishes

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 12 in St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown, Pa., for Sister of St. Joseph Grace Eileen Forker who died Aug. 8. Sister Grace Eileen was well known in the Trenton diocese, where she served for many years in education and parish ministry.

Sister Mary Rosaria Krzysko, former teacher in Howell

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 2 in the Sisters of the Resurrection Provincialate Chapel, Castleton, N.Y., for Resurrection Sister Mary Rosaria Krzysko, who died July 30 at age 94.

Father Anthony Hemphill, Appalachian pioneer, had link to Trenton Diocese

Father Anthony Hemphill, who served in the Trenton Diocese and was one of the early Divine Word Missionaries to work in Appalachia, died in Techny, Ill., Aug. 9.

Msgr. Toomey mourned as a good friend

Whether they knew him as “Father Toomey,” “Msgr. Toomey,” “Len” or even as “Tooms,” a flood of heartfelt memories were shared on Msgr. Leonard R. Toomey, who died Sept. 10 at age 86.

Funeral services for Deacon Dennis O'Brien, 67

Father Patrick McDonnell, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Hightstown, was principal celebrant of a Mass of Christian Burial Aug. 13 for Deacon Dennis Raymond O’Brien, who died Aug. 9 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was 67.

Father Albano recalled as a man of prayer

Father George M. Albano, who passed away at age 95 on Sept. 5, is remembered for his loving and pastoral nature by friends and family.

Funeral services for Sister Mary Mercedes Eisenman

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sept. 8 in Immaculate Conception Chapel at Mount St. Mary, Watchung, for Mercy Sister Mary Mercedes Eisenman who died Sept. 4 in McAuley Hall Health Care Center, Watchung. She was 89.

Sister Mary Jude Stewart served Holy Innocents Society

A Mass of Christian was celebrated Sept. 11 in St. Katharine Drexel Parish, St. Paul Church, Burlington, for Franciscan Sister Mary Jude Stewart who died Sept. 7 in Jolenta Convent, Syracuse, N.Y.

Deacon Robert D. Machion, 73

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sept. 27 in Holy Assumption Church, Roebling, for Deacon Robert D. Machion Sr., who died Sept. 21 in Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia. He was 73.

Sister Carolyn Mullen dies at 75

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Sept. 27 in Our Lady of Peace Residence, Scranton, Pa., for Immaculate Heart of Mary Sister Carolyn Mullen who died Sept. 22. She was 75.


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