Celebrating 175 years of joyful service!
Posted April 24, 2026 in Obituaries
The life of Sister Kathleen Ogrin included service to countless individuals as she served as a teacher, principal, and childcare specialist. Kathleen was born to Rudolph and Mary Ogrin on September 30, 1943. Her older brothers were James and Kenneth. She attended St. Paul’s School in Euclid and Villa Angela Academy in Cleveland. After entering the Ursuline Congregation in 1961, Kathleen studied at St. John College and Kent State University, earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in education. She then began a long teaching career at St. Francis de Sales, St. William, St. Mary (Mentor), and Urban Community Schools. Kathleen proceeded to serve as principal of St. Mary Magdalene... read more
Posted December 01, 2025 in Obituaries
Sister Mary Sterle was born in Cleveland in 1932. Her parents, Andrew and Frances, were of Slovenian heritage and instilled in Sister Mary a love of that lineage. Mary had a brother, Stanley, who pre-deceased... read more
Posted July 23, 2025 in Obituaries
Sister Patricia, a native of East Cleveland, hailed from St. Philomena Parish. After graduating from Ursuline Academy of the Sacred Heart, she entered the Ursuline Sisters in 1947. She earned a Bacher’s Degree from St.... read more
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... 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
