Sister M. Timothy Smyth, IHM

Sister M. Timothy Smyth, IHM, of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Monday, August 25, 1997, at the Marian Convent in Scranton, PA.

She was born on March 22, 1920, in Brooklyn, NY, and given the name Regina. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget Carroll Smyth. She entered the IHM Congregation on September 8, 1939, made temporary profession of her vows on May 8, 1942, and final profession of her vows on August 2, 1945.

Sister Timothy served as a teacher at the following schools: Holy Rosary Elementary School in Scranton, PA, from 1949 to 1953, and St. Patrick High School in Scranton, PA, from 1961 to 1963.

Sister served as principal and teacher at schools located in Pittsburgh, Lock Haven, and East Stroudsburg, PA; Staten Island, Forest Hills, and Brooklyn, NY; Wilmington, DE; Coeur d’Alene; ID; and Portland, OR.

She earned a Bachelor of Music degree, a Master of Science degree in religious education, both from Marywood College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in administration from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

She was preceded in death by two brothers Edward and John; and eight sisters, Sister Joseph Veronica Smyth, CSJ, Sister Edward Patrice Smyth, CSJ, Helen Smyth, Veronica Smyth, Anne Smyth, Mary Smyth, Sarah Loubriel, and Kathleen O’Loughlin.

She is survived by three nieces, Regina Werder of Florida, Marie Harrison of New Jersey, Mary O’Donnell of New York; a nephew, James Loubriel of California; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

The funeral will be Friday, August 29, at 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the Marian Convent, followed by internment at St. Catherine Cemetery, Moscow, PA. Friends may call at the Marian Convent on Thursday after 2:00 p.m.

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Archival Remembrance:

A talented, gracious teacher and administrator, Sister Timothy Smith gave more than 55 years of joyful, loving service to the church. Endeared to many by her generous heart, thoughtfulness and sense of humor, she made a lasting impression on the thousands of children and parents she encountered.