Celebrating 175 years of joyful service!
Posted March 26, 2025 in Obituaries
Sister Paulette, the former Mary Jane Snyder, was born in 1938 to William and Mary Snyder and was the sister of William (deceased), Karen, and Nancy. She was baptized at St. Joseph Parish in Collinwood and attended St. Gregory Elementary School and Beaumont High School. Sister Paulette entered the Ursuline Community in 1956. After graduating from St. John College, Sister Paulette served as a primary teacher at St. Joseph in Avon Lake, Christ the King, St. Catharine and St. Francis de Sales before transitioning to Director of Religious Education at St. Francis de Sales and St. Clarence Parishes. Sister Paulette enrolled in licensing as a hospital chaplain at... read more
Posted February 25, 2025 in Obituaries
Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Friend, Teacher, Social Researcher Sister Kathleen Cooney’s influence on countless students across Northeast Ohio is difficult to measure. Sister’s teaching career of more than 50 years spanned the high schools of Beaumont, Villa... read more
Posted January 06, 2025 in Obituaries
Sister Patricia Mulhern was born in 1936 to Edward and Lucille Mulhern as the only daughter with four brothers: John (deceased), Austin, Robert and Michael. She attended Holy Cross School and Villa Angela Academy where... read more
Posted October 23, 2024 in Obituaries
The ministry of Sister Shirley Ann (or of Sister John Mark as she was formerly known) spanned an impressive number of years and locations. From 1978 to 1995 she taught elementary school students in 10... read more
Posted August 06, 2024 in Obituaries
“Above all else, O Master of my soul, make me one intensely yours.” These are the final words of the song Valiant Woman, chosen by Sister Ruth Marie Behrend to open her funeral liturgy. What... read more
