Sister M. Anacaria Farrell, IHM

Sister M. Anacaria Farrell, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Monday, August 29, 1966, at the Marian Convent in Scranton, PA.

She was born on March 10, 1869 in Carbondale, PA, and given the name Bridget. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Murray Farrell. She entered the IHM Congregation on May 24, 1894, received the religious habit on January 1, 1895, and made profession of her vows on February 2, 1897.

Sister Anacaria served as a teacher at the following schools: Laurel Hill Academy in Susquehanna, PA; St. Cecilia Academy in Scranton, PA; St. John the Evangelist School in Pittston, PA; St. Patrick School in Scranton, PA; St. Joseph School in Renovo, PA; St. Joseph School in Danville, PA; St. Paul School in Scranton, PA; and Marywood Seminary in Scranton, PA. She also served as superior at St. Joseph’s Convent in Danville, PA.

From 1956 until the time of her death, Sister Anacaria served as a prayer minister at the Marian Convent.

She was preceded in death by six brothers, Thomas, James, Joseph, Andrew, Daniel and John; and four sisters, Mary Finnerty, Elizabeth Keene, Ellen (Ella) and Anna.

She is survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

The funeral will be Wednesday, August 31 at 9:30 a.m. at the Marian Convent, followed by interment at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Moscow, PA. Friends may call on Tuesday afternoon or evening at the Marian Convent.

Archival Remembrance:

Sister M. Anacaria, at 97, was proud of the distinction of being the oldest member of our Community. She enjoyed a full life and was happy only when busily engaged in teaching. During all these years, a vast number of students benefited from her large experience. A growing weakness was the only indication that the end was near, and she quietly fell asleep in the Lord. May she rest in peace.