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Remembering Sister Patricia Dippel (Sister Joseph Francis as she was formerly known)

Posted July 23, 2025 in Obituaries

Patricia  Dippel

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. John College and a Master’s Degree from John Carroll University. The ministry of Sister Patricia Dippel (or of Sister Joseph Francis as she was formerly known) spanned 69 years.  From 1949 to 1968 Sister taught in eight different schools in the Cleveland area: St. Columbkille, St. Therese, Christ the King, St. Jerome, St. Joseph (Collinwood), St. Francis de Sales, St. Clare, and St. Charles.  Sister served as principal at St.... read more

Remembering Sister Paulette

Posted March 26, 2025 in Obituaries

Paulette  Snyder

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

Remembering Sister Kathleen Cooney, OSU (formerly Sister James Patrice)

Posted February 25, 2025 in Obituaries

Kathleen Cooney

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

Remembering Sister Patricia

Posted January 06, 2025 in Obituaries

Patricia Mulhern

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

Remembering Sister Shirley Ann Warner

Posted October 23, 2024 in Obituaries

Shirley Ann Warner

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