Sister M. Rosalie Martin, IHM

Sister M. Rosalie Martin, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Friday, December 24, 2004, at the Marian Convent in Scranton, PA.

She was born on April 16, 1915 in Danville, PA, and given the name Alice. She was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Agnes Veronica Trainor Martin. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1937, made temporary profession of her vows on May 7, 1940, and final profession of her vows on August 1, 1943.

Sister Rosalie served as a teacher at the following schools: St. Mary of Mount Carmel Elementary School in Dunmore, PA, from 1967 to 1971; Nativity of Our Lord Elementary School in Scranton, PA, from 1972 to 1975; Holy Trinity Elementary School in Poughkeepsie, NY; Most Holy Rosary Elementary School in Syracuse, NY; St. Paul Elementary School in Cranston, RI; St. John the Evangelist Elementary School in Silver Spring, MD; and St. Mary Elementary School in Manhasset, NY. She also taught at elementary schools located Washington, NC.

From 1975 until the time of her death, Sister Rosalie served as a prayer minister at the Marian Convent.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Marywood College.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis and Edward; and three sisters, Sister Josephine Marie, IHM, Margaret Martin and Elizabeth Coleman.

She is survived by two sisters, Agnes Martin and Josephine Brady, both of Danville, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was Tuesday, December 28, 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 Monday from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Marian Convent.