Sister M. Eustace Hanley, IHM

Sister M. Eustace Hanley, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Saturday, September 5, 1998, at the Marian Convent in Scranton, PA.

She was born on September 15, 1911 in Brooklyn, NY, and given the name Margaret Rosalie. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Margaret Cody Hanley. She entered the IHM Congregation on July 2, 1928, made temporary profession of hervows on April 14, 1931, and final profession of her vows on August 2, 1935.

Sister Eustace served as a teacher at the following schools: St. Leo Elementary School in Ashley, PA, from 1933 to 1934; St. Cecilia Elementary School in Exeter, PA, from 1939 to 1945; St. Michael’s School for Boys in Hoban Heights, PA, from 1950 to 1952; St. Joseph High School in Williamsport, PA, from 1968 to 1969; Cathedral High School in Scranton, PA, from 1969 to 1971; Pocono Central Catholic High School in Cresco, PA, from 1971 to 1977 and from 1984 to 1987; St. Rita Elementary School in Dundalk, MD; Most Holy Rosary School in Syracuse, NY; Maria Regina High School in Uniondale, NY; St. Mary Elementary School in Hollidaysburg, PA; and St. Mary High School in Manhasset, NY. She also taught at schools located in Cresson and Pittsburgh, PA, Baltimore, MD, and New Bern, NC.

Sister Eustace served as a prayer minister at home in Staten Island, NY, and at the Marian Convent, from 1991 until the time of her death.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and a Master of Arts degree in theology, both from Marywood College.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Lawrence, Pierce G. and James Emmett.

She is survived by nieces and nephews, including Sister Mary Lauren Hanley, CSJ, of Seaford, NY.

The funeral will be Wednesday, September 9 at 10:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the Marian Convent, followed by interment at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow, PA. Friends may call on Tuesday after 2:00 p.m. at the Marian Convent.