Sister Charlotte Hoefer, OP
Sister Charlotte Hoefer, formerly Sister Marie Josepha, died in Adrian on July 16, 2025. She was 93 years old and in the 77th year of her religious profession as an Adrian Dominican Sister.
Sister Ellen Marie Zizibin, OP
In the quiet of the summer morning of July 14, 2025, our dear Sister Ellen Marie Zizibin passed into the loving and welcoming embrace of her God.
Sister Mary Donna Murphy, OP
Our own Sister Mary Donna Murphy, OP, was welcomed home by God on July 14, 2025. She was 81 years old and had devoted 62 years to religious life. She earned a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University, along with a master’s degree and certification Administration/Supervision from Fordham University.
Sister Marion O’Connor, OP
Sister Marion O’Connor, formerly known as Sister Ellen Michael O’Connor, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 95 years of age and in the 76th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.
Sister Mary Janetta McAlevey, OP
Our own Sister Mary Janetta McAlevey, OP, was welcomed home by God on July 4, 2025. She was 96 years old and had devoted 77 years to religious life. She earned a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University. S
Sister Patricia M. Martin, OP
Martin, died on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 96 years of age and in the 78th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.Sister was born in Detroit to John and Louise (Hartung) Martin.
Sister Cecile Boehmer, OP
Sister Cecile Boehmer was welcomed home by God on June 2, 2025. S. Cecile was teacher for over 45 years in Wisconsin, Michigan and New Mexico, and then spent another 20 years teaching at Alice Lloyd College in Pippa Passes, Kentucky.
Sister Marita Charley, OP
Sister Marita, 96, died at Mohun Health Care Center, Columbus, OH, on May 30, 2025. She was born in 1928 in Wilmerding, PA, and in 1951 entered the congregation of St. Mary of the Springs, now the Dominican Sisters of Peace. She spent more than 70 years serving God’s people.
Sister Mary Connolly, OP
Cincinnati native Sr. Mary Ann Connolly, OP, died on May 28, 2025, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Sr. Mary Ann entered the congregation in 1952 and spent more than 70 years serving God’s people.
Sister Dominic Marie McDonnell, OP
Sister Dominic, a devoted member of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt for 73 years, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, after a life marked by deep faith, selfless service, and joy.