CSJ Sister Mary Alice McMaster

Sister Mary Alice McMaster (formerly Sister Rita Catherine) died peacefully in her sleep on November 15, 2025 at Mount St. Joseph in Wheeling, WV. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Sarah (Myers) McMaster, a brother, Joseph McMaster, and a sister, Rose Smith. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Weaver and her brother, Frank McMaster as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Sister Mary Alice graduated from Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown, PA., and entered the Congregation of St. Joseph in Wheeling on August 22, 1950. She took college courses at Duquesne University for two years. Sister Mary Alice's first assignment was to care for small children at St. John's Home in Wheeling. She was a cook and housekeeper at the SSJ House of Studies in Washington, DC. Following this service, Sr. Mary Alice gained her certificate in Home Health and served in Thomas, WV as a nursing assistant. She continued her healthcare positions later at Wheeling Hospital. Sister Mary Alice's last professional position was in pastoral care at St Vincent de Paul parish. She retired from St. Vincent Parish in 2010. After her retirement she continued to volunteer at the parish. Sister Mary Alice resided at Mount St. Joseph in Wheeling where she continued to send cards and stay connected with friends. She volunteered in Center Outreach projects, participated in Group Spiritual Direction and in a variety of other center activities. Sister Mary Alice always remained active in prayer ministry throughout her life.

Family and friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Mount St. Joseph, 137 Mount St. Joseph Road, Wheeling, WV. A Vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025 in the Mount St. Joseph Chapel. Both the Vigil service & Funeral Liturgy will be live streamed via a link on this page.