Sister M. Clarita Sharkey, IHM
February 18, 1885 – February 28, 1941
Sister M. Clarita Sharkey, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on February 28, 1941.
Daughter of the late John and Ann Burke Sharkey, she was born on February 18, 1885 in Port Griffith, Pennsylvania; and given the name Margaret D. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1913, received the religious habit on December 30, 1913, and made profession of her vows on December 30, 1915.
She is survived by three brothers, Joseph, of Wilkes-Barre; Dr. John, of Philadelphia; Attorney James A., of Washington, DC; and a sister, Mrs. Raymond Jeffrey, of Port Griffith.
Interment will follow the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Moscow, Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired IHM Sisters c/o the IHM Sisters Retirement Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.
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