Obituaries

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

Sister Patricia Clark, OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on January 29 2023 in Siena Hall. She was 92 years old. Born in Bronx, NY, on November 20, 1930. Patricia Catherine was the daughter of Patrick and Catherine Gibney Clark. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in

Sister Eileen Guinan OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on January 10, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, NY. She was 83 years old and in her 65th year of religious life. Born in New York on September 20, 1940, Eileen was the daughter of Matthew and Margaret Glynn Guinan. She entered

Sister Anne Gerard Foley of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on January 9, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY. Sister was 89 years old and in her 71st year of religious life. Born in New York City on July 4, 1933, Catherine Mary was the daughter of Jeremiah and Anne Cuddy

Sister Elizabeth Anthony Gatto OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on January 7, 2023 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY. She was 92 years old. Born in New York City September 13, 1930, Lucille Florence was the daughter of Anthony and Julia Fregelette Gatto. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our

Sister Carol Kopff. OP of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on December 18, 2022  in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, New York. She was 86 years old.  Born in St. Louis, MO on April 5, 1936, Carol Jean was the daughter of Milton and Hilda Rocklage Kopff. She entered the Dominican Congregation of

Sister Margaret Patricia McDermott of the Dominican Sisters, Sparkill, New York, died on November 2, 2022 in Siena Hall, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY. She was 90 years old. Born in New York on October 20, 1932 Catherine Frances was the daughter of Patrick and Catherine McGovern McDermott. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady