M. Ruth Zacharias,

Sister M. Ruth (Dorothy) Zacharias, of the School Sisters of St. Francis United States Province, in her 65th year of Religious Profession, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at St. Francis Convent in Bethlehem, Pa. She was 90.

Sister entered from St. Michael Parish in Tresckow, Pa., and professed first vows in 1954 at Mount Assisi Convent in Pittsburgh, Pa. She earned a bachelors degree in elementary education from Holy Family College in Philadelphia, Pa.

Sister taught at various elementary schools in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and ministered in the office at St. Mary School in Closter, N.J., for five years. For the past 15 years, Sister Ruth was committed to prayer ministry and community service, as her health permitted.

Sister Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Moses and Anna (Ziaji) Zacharias; her brothers Steve, Michael, Andrew, Peter, Joseph and John Moisey; and her sisters Ann Talarico, Mary Bruno and Margaret Zurenda. She is survived by her nephews and nieces and her religious community.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2019, in Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at Monocacy Manor in Bethlehem, Pa. followed by a Vigil Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Additional visitation will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Monocacy Manor. Arrangements have been made by Connell Funeral Home in Bethlehem, Pa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to School Sisters of St. Francis, 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem PA 18017.

Cemetery
Monocacy Manor Cemetery
395 Bridle Path Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Viewing
Monday, September 16, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at Monocacy Manor
395 Bridle Path Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Prayer Service
Monday, September 16, 2019
7:00 PM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at Monocacy Manor
395 Bridle Path Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at Monocacy Manor
395 Bridle Path Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
11:00 AM
Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at Monocacy Manor
395 Bridle Path Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

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Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
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