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     Alice was employed at as a Rel. Sister. Alice Margaret Crane lived at Sister Mary Alice Crane, 253 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly, NJ. Also lived at St. Francis Convent, 1601 Central Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087 (Melroy).
Alice was born on 15 June 1898, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.² She resided 253 Knickerbocker Road, at Tenafly, New Jersey 07670, in 1992. Alice died in October 1995 at age 97.

     Adorers of the Blood of Christ Order. Her religious name was Sister Mary William. Ann was born on 18 February 1908, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^2,3 She was baptized on 23 February 1908, at at St. Rose of Lima Church, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in the Roman Catholic faith.³ Ann died on 15 May 1993 at Emergency Room, in Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania 17044, at age 85. She died from a stroke.
     The following notice as issued by The Adorers of the Blood of Christ:


My spirit takes delight in the presence of our God; my heart is filled with laughter and my words fall short of the truth I long to express. For the One whom I love is faithful. Based on Luke 2:46-55


Dear Sisters,

     Sister Mary William Crane, ASC, our little flower, quietly left us on May 15, 1993. She was eighty-five years old and had been a professed Adorer for fifty-eight years.
     Ann Isabel was born February 18, 1908 in Carbondale, PA to Bernard and Ellen (Casey) Crane and was the youngest girl in a family of ten children. She is survived by one sister, Sister Mary Alice Crane, OSF; a sister-in-law, Mary Crane; cousins, among whom is Sister M. Ambrose, IHM; a niece, Sister Julia Crane, SP and several other nieces and nephews.
     For thirty-five years, Mary William ministered as a teacher in elementary schools in parishes served by the Province in Pennsylvania, Indiana, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Illinois and Ohio. Her special delight were the little black children who affectionately responded to the little sister who loved them.
     From 1941 to 1947 Mary William was secretary to Bishop Waters of the Raleigh, NC Diocese. She also served as Provincial Secretary from 1947 to 1948.
     After her retirement to the Provincial House, Sister performed various duties and willingly companioned Sisters in mission parishes for short periods of time. The latest of these was from early January, 1993 to Tuesday of Holy Week, when she lived at Sacred Heart, Lewistown, PA as companion to Sister Mary John. During that time she befriended "Patrick", the bird, which was a source of much joy and many stories!
     In the early morning of May 12th Sister suffered a stroke and 'a very large bleed in her head, causing much swelling and pressure in her brain. She went into cardiac arrest in the Emergency Room, died and was resuscitated. She lived for three more days until 3:45 P.M. on May 15th when she died peacefully as Sister Rosemarie Tomak prayed the Hail Mary.
     Mary William suffered with a heart problem, Parkinson's Disease and was declared legally blind. Her determination to continue living fully in spite of these obstacles was an inspiration to us. Her lively Irish wit and happy disposition coupled with strong faith, love for God, her family and community are gifts we treasure. Our "Sweet William" must surely now continue to be our advocate in heaven.
     On May 17, 1993 her body was brought to the Provincial House in Columbia, PA. Members of her family and Sisters joined in a Vesper Wake Service at 7:00 P.M. Reverend Francis B. Sullivan, CPPS, Provincial House Chaplain, celebrated the 11:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial on May 18, 1993.
     Pray for us, Mary William, as we strive to live and love joyfully as you did!

Adorers of the Blood of Christ
Province of Columbia².² Her body was interred on 18 May 1993, at Provincial Cemetery at in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 17512. Her funeral was held on 18 May 1993, at at Provincial House, at in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 17512.²

     Thomas was born on 15 September 1899, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^2,3 He was baptized on 17 September 1899, at at St. Rose of Lima Church, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in the Roman Catholic faith. When Thomas' baptism was being recorded he was listed as Thomas Quinn. A note given by Julia Farrell and her son James atested to the fact that Thomas Crane was baptized the same day. There was an addendum to the record which reads as follows: "Evidnec given by Mrs. Julia Farrell tht this child baptized was Thos. Crane not Quinn evidece given by father also changed. 12/26/41 Msgr. Gorman.^4,5.³ He married Mary Hofmann on 29 October 1930 at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.¹ Thomas died on 30 August 1988 at in Springfield, Massachusetts 01104, at age 88.² His body was interred on 2 September 1988, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery at in Springfield, Massachusetts 01104.

     Lived in Carbondale but moved to New Jersey after her husband's death. She had two boys and a girl. Lillian was born on 12 April 1897, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407.^2,3 She was baptized on 18 April 1897, at at St. Rose of Lima Church, at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, in the Roman Catholic faith.² She married John B. O'Boyle in October 1919.^1,3 Lillian died in March 1970 at Jersey City, New Jersey 07097, at age 72.³

     John was born, at Plymouth, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania 18651.² He married Lillian Crane in October 1919.^1,2 John died on 25 February 1953 at Carbondale, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania 18407, at age at an unknown age .²

     He married Mamie Emzella Jenkins.¹ Marquis was born on 13 February 1858, at Madison County, Iowa. Marquis died on 21 March 1937 at Norton, Kansas 67654, at age 79.

     She married Marquis Henry 'Mark' Melroy.¹ Mamie died at age at an unknown age . They had seven children.
Mamie was born.

     He married Mary Elizabeth Bennett.¹ John was born on 28 March 1859, at Madison County, Iowa. John died in February 1946 at Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501, at age 86.

     She married John 'Jack' Melroy.¹ Mary died at age at an unknown age . They had four children.
Mary was born.

     He married Annie Honora Fox.¹ Thomas was born on 8 October 1860, at Madison County, Iowa. Thomas died on 14 August 1938 at Norton, Kansas 67654, at age 77.

     She married Thomas Melroy.¹ Annie died at age at an unknown age . They had eight children.
Annie was born.

     He married May Williams.¹ Manus was born on 12 February 1862, at Madison County, Iowa. Manus died in September 1928 at Murray, Idaho, at age 66.

     She married Manus 'Charley' Melroy.¹ May died at age at an unknown age . They had two children.
May was born.

     He married Hannah Loretto Browne.¹ James was born on 4 November 1863, at Madison County, Iowa. James died on 9 May 1912 at Norton, Kansas 67654, at age 48.

     She married James 'Jim' Melroy.¹ Hannah died at age at an unknown age . They had three children.
Hannah was born.

     Mary was born on 1 August 1865, at Madison County, Iowa. Mary died on 8 August 1865 at Madison County, Iowa, at age at an unknown age .

     He married Katherine Bennett.¹ Peter was born on 9 June 1866, at Madison County, Iowa. Peter died on 24 June 1955 at Chicago, Illinois 60600, at age 89.

     She married Peter 'Pete' Melroy.¹ Katherine died at age at an unknown age . They had one daughter.
Katherine was born.

     He married Mary Ann Hall.¹ Michael was born on 28 April 1868, at Madison County, Iowa. Michael died on 15 July 1938 at Kansas at age 70.

     She married Michael L. 'Mike' Melroy.¹ Mary died at age at an unknown age . They had twelve children.
Mary was born.

     Catherine was born in June 1870, at Madison County, Iowa. Catherine died on 1 November 1871 at Madison County, Iowa, at age 1.

     He was baptized on March 17, 1872, at St. Patrick's Church, Irish Settlement, Iowa. The night before he was married, Father John F. Kempker, the pastor, learned that he had to travel out of town early the next day. The wedding party was notified to be at the church earlier than planned the next morning for the ceremony. By the time relatives and friends arrived, the wedding ceremony was over.
After their marriage, they live on a farm five and 1/2 miles northeast of Winterset, which belonged to her father, Edward Monagan. (He, Edward Monaghan, lived with the family during his last years, until his death, March 20, 1910. He is buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Irish Settlement.) Frank and Ellen's first five children, Agnes, Edward, Francis, Thomas, and Ellen, were born there.
Frank's health was not good and it was hoped a change of climate would improve it. In 1911, they drove a team of mules to Garnett, Kansas, where Frank's brother, Mike, and his family lived. Their fourth son, James, was born during the few months the family stayed in Garnett.
When the Kansas climate did not improve Frank's health, the family shipped the mules, buggy and household goods to Colorado, where they homesteaded near Willard. In 1913, son Walter was born. In her notes, Sister Frances Marie remembers taht there weren't many roads. To go any place the family either drove a team of horses or walked across prairie or fields. There were few fences, but many large tumble weeds, which blew across yards, fields, and prairie. Some neighbors lived fairly close: the Thomas family were the nearest, about a quarter of a mile south; Uncle Joe (a brother of Frank's) and Aunt Mag Melroy, the Soderquest and Amy families, and a bachelor, Tony Creamer, lived in the area. (her brother, Francis, later married Edna Soderquist.)
There were few trees and she remembers going with her parents to the mountains to dig up trees to plant in their yard.
Homesteading was difficult and lonely, and her mother was homesick for Iowa. The growing family returned to their farm in Madison County, Iowa. One thing Sister Frances Marie remembers about returning to Iowa on the train was the white coats the three youngest children wore and having to sit on someone's lap to save expense. The coats were "hand me downs" from the older children and were later passed on down the line.
Back in Iowa in 1915, John, was born, and in 1917, the youngest son, Charles, arrived. A month later on April 1, 1917, Frank died of tuberculosis leaving Ellen with the nine children to raise. Living nearby were two of Ellen's brothers, James and Thomas Monaghan, and a sister, Marcella Monaghan Cunningham. They were comport and support to the young widow and her children, and Ellen was able to keep the family together.
Following his father's death, the oldest son, Edward, left school to work fulltime on the farm and help his mother raise the younger children. The children attended the Guiderson Country School. Sister Frances Marie later transferred to the Greenwood School, when her sister, Agnes, started teaching there.
Once the children were grown, Edward and his mother moved into Winterset. Sher kept house for him until her death from cancer, August 26, 1951.
Francis was born on 13 February 1872, at Madison County, Iowa. He married Ellen Teresa Monaghan on 2 October 1901 at Winterset, Iowa 50273.^2,1 Francis died on 1 April 1917 at Madison County, Iowa, at age 45.

     William was born on 18 February 1872, at Madison County, Iowa. William died on 23 June 1941 at Madison County, Iowa, at age 69.

     Dominic was born on 13 June 1876, at Madison County, Iowa. Dominic died on 26 June 1938 at Madison County, Iowa, at age 62.

     Margaret was born in July 1878, at Madison County, Iowa. Margaret died on 30 November 1878 at Madison County, Iowa, at age at an unknown age .

     She married William J. Smith.¹ Honora was born on 5 September 1879, at Madison County, Iowa. Honora died on 23 August 1971 at Indianola, Iowa 50125, at age 91.

     He married Honora Agnes 'Nora' Melroy.¹ William died at age at an unknown age . They had one son.
William was born.

     He married Margaret Alice Burke.¹ Joseph was born on 3 March 1881, at Madison County, Iowa. Joseph died on 15 November 1937 at Bevington, Iowa 50033, at age 56.

     She married Joseph Mathew Melroy.¹ Margaret died at age at an unknown age . They had five children.
Margaret was born.

     Ellen was born on 20 February 1882. She married Francis Patrick Melroy on 2 October 1901 at Winterset, Iowa 50273.^2,1 Ellen died on 26 August 1951 at age 69.