Sister Catherine Crilly
OBITUARY
Sister Catherine Crilly (formerly Sr. Theresine), 90, a Missionary Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died on October 25, 2025, at St. Joseph Villa, Reading, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Curran) Crilly. She made her First Profession of vows on June 30, 1959. Sister became a registered nurse, earning her Nursing Degree at Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown, and Misericordia College in Dallas, PA. She ministered for many years as a staff and head nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital in both Allentown and Norristown, PA and later served in pastoral care in both facilities. Sister visited the sick at Our Mother of Good Counsel Center and the homebound at St. William Parish in Philadelphia. Sister also ministered to her MSC Sisters in the motherhouse infirmary in Reading. She retired to St. Michael Convent in 1999 until 2015 when she became a resident at Manor Care in Laureldale, PA. In June 2025, Sister moved to Joseph Villa, the care facility of the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters. Sister Catherine was an excellent nurse and will be remembered for her smile, and her gentleness and compassion in ministering to others. In addition to the members of her religious congregation, she is survived by her sister, Ann, and 18 nieces and nephews. Sister was predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Mary and Margaret, and her brother, Jim. Viewings will be held Sunday, November 2nd from 2-4 pm at St. Joseph Villa, 464 St. Bernardine St., Reading, and Monday, November 3rd from 10-11 am at Holy Guardian Angels Church, 3121 Kutztown Rd, Laureldale/Reading. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am in the church followed by her internment in the MSC convent cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart, 2811 Moyers Lane, Reading, PA 19605. Gallman-Sonoski Funeral Homes, Inc., Reading, has charge of the arrangements.