Obituaries

Mary (Maureen) T. Fogarty, née Sheehy, passed peacefully on June 21, 2025, surrounded by her children.  Maureen died from complications with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy at the age of 85. Maureen was born in New York on February, 14, 1940.  She was the oldest child and only daughter of  Margaret Buckley Sheehy (Knocknagree, Co. Cork) and […]

Sister Elizabeth McAleavey, OP, a Dominican Sister of Sparkill, New York, entered into eternal life on May 20, 2025, at Montefiore Nyack Hospital. She was 89 years old and had devoted 72 years to religious life. Born in New York City on July 21, 1935, Elizabeth was the daughter of Francis and Margaret McGuiness McAleavey.

Sister Mary Rose Mullervy, OP, of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent. Sister was 94 years old and living her 77th year of religious life. Born in New York City on July 28, 1930, Mary Rose was the daughter of James and Katherine Creegan

Sister Patricia Connolly, OP, of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on March 13, 2025, in Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Nyack, NY. Sister was 95 years old and living her 78th year of religious life. Born in New York City on June 3, 1929, Patricia was the daughter of Martin and Mary Gibbons Connolly. She

Sister Anne Connelly, OP, of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on January 27, 2025, in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY. She was 98 years old and in her 81st year of religious life. Born in the Bronx, NY on December 25, 1926, Anne was the daughter of Henry and Grace Forster Connelly. 

With deep sorrow, we announce Gwendolyn Clair Tresch’s passing on January 21, 2025. Gwen was a beloved daughter of Harold and Evelyn (Schneider) Tresch, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend to many. Gwen was a retired teacher and counselor from the Parkway School District. In her retirement, she dedicated her time as Acts Retreats leader and

Sister Katherine Valentine, OP, of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died in Siena Hall in Dominican Convent on January 20, 2025. She was 85 years old and in her 67th year of religious life. Born in New York City on May 27, 1939, Katherine was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Collopy Valentine. She

Sister Marie Daugherty, OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on December 9, 2024, in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent. Sister was 103 years old and in her 87th year of religious life. Born in Richwoods, MO, on January 26, 1921, Margaret Mary was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ellen DeClue Daugherty. She

Sister Elizabeth Thérèse Hurteau of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on July 19, 2024 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. Sister was 92 years old and in her 73rd year of religious life. Born in New York City on August 27, 1931, Joan Marie was the daughter of Albert and Marie Cook Hurteau.

Sister Elizabeth Ehlers, OP, of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on July 17, 2024, in NY Presbyterian/Columbia Hospital. Sister was 79 years old and living her 62 year of religious life. Born in Queens, NY on February 7, 1945, Elizabeth was the daughter of Charles and Sarah Karnes Ehlers. She entered the Dominican

Sister Catherine Viggiano, OP, of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on June 22, 2024 in Montefiore Nyack Hospital. She was 95 years old. Born in the Bronx, NY, March 22, 1929, Catherine was the daughter of Louis and Sophia Pontecorvo Viggiano. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in

Sister Bridget Kiniry of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on June 2, 2024 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. Sister was 92 years old and living her 74th year of religious life. Born in Johnstown, PA, on June 27, 1931, Bridget Colleen was the daughter of James and Margaret Suttmiller Kiniry. She entered

Sister Rose Mary Bira of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on May 27, 2024 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent.  Sister was 90 years old and in her 72nd year of religious life. Born in St. Louis, MO on February 6,1934, Rose Mary was the daughter of Robert and Catharine Bree Bira. She entered

Sister Dolores Fischer, OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on January 8, 2024, in St. John’s Riverside Hospital. She was 88 years old and in her 69th year of religious life. Born in the Bronx, NY on December 8, 1935, Dolores Frances was the daughter of Edward and Rosemary McHugh Fischer. She

Sister Carolyn Brambilla of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on December 3, 2023 in Nazareth Living Center, St. Louis, MO. Sister was 90 years old and in her 73rd year of religious life. Born in St. Louis, MO on September 3, 1933, Carolyn Theresa was the daughter of Harry and Teresa Sasso Brambilla.

Sister Mary Pius Fagan OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Joe Raso Hospice in New City, New York. Sister Pius was 87 years old and in her 70th year of religious life. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on January 3, 1936, Marguerite was the daughter of John

Sister Mary Magdalen Fleming, OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on November 5, 2023, in Montefiore/Nyack Hospital. Sister was 95 years old and in her 76th year of religious life. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 9, 1928, Mary Jean was the daughter of John and Margaret Riedy Fleming. She entered

The Dominican Sisters of Sparkill give thanks to God for the life of our Associate Mary Lou Storment who entered eternal life on October 24, 2023. Mary Lou’s joyful personality blended her faith in God and fidelity to God’s with a wonderful sense of humor and great insight. She brought so much joy, love, and knowledge of

Sister Annmarie Fisher, OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on August 23, 2023, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. Sister was 67 years old and in her 44th year of religious life. Born in New York, NY, on February 2, 1956, Annmarie was the daughter of Perry and Rosemarie Sheldon Fisher. She

Sister Lois Liekweg OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on August 3, 2023, in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. Sister was 106 years old and in her 91st year of religious life. Born in St. Louis, MO, on December 6,1916, Lois was the daughter of William and Eleanor McLaughlin Liekweg. She entered

Sister Natalie DeNatale, OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on April 24, 2023, in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent. Sister was 84 years old and in her 67th year of religious life. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 23,1938, Natalie was the daughter of Peter and Mary Tamberino DeNatale. She entered the Dominican

Sister Sheila Gorham OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on March 27, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, New York. Sister was 85 years old and in her 65th year of religious life. Born in Yonkers, New York on July 17, 1937, Sheila was the daughter of Joseph and Cecilia McDonagh

Sister Eileen Donovan, OP, of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on March 13, 2023 in Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Sister was 97 years old and in her 78th year of religious life. Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 30, 1925, Eileen was the daughter of Jeremiah and Ellen Shea Donovan. She entered the Dominican

Sister Miriam Joseph Schaub OP, of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 26, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill. Sister was 102 years old and in her 84th year of religious life. Born in New York City on November 24, 1920, Elizabeth was the daughter of Frank and Jane O’Connor Schaub.

Sister Margaret Harrison, OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 4, 2023, in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent. Sister was 98 years old and in her 78th year of religious life. Born in New York City on August 21, 1924, Margaret was the daughter of Martin and Mary Clune Harrison. She entered

Sister Mary Reynolds OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on February 1, 2023 in Montefiore Nyack Hospital. Sister was 87 years old and in her 69th year of religious life. Born in New York City on February 2, 1936, Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Hubert and Mary Boylan Reynolds. She entered