Sr. Bettina Mollica, OP, formerly Sr. Mary Cabrini Mollica, died May 16 at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian. She was 74 and in the 50th year of her religious profession in the Adrian Dominican Congregation.

Sr. Mollica was born in Mansfield, Ohio, to Anthony and Rosina (Villella) Mollica. She graduated from St. Peter High School in Mansfield, received a bachelor’s in history from St. Francis College in Joliet, Ill., a master’s in American history from Wayne State University; and a master’s in ongoing formation from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

Sr. Mollica ministered in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and Connecticut. In Michigan, she served at Dominican High School, Detroit (1964-68, 1972-75); St. Alphonsus High School, Dearborn (1968-70); and Bishop Gallagher High School, Harper Woods (1970-71).

Sr. Mollica is survived by two brothers, Gerald Mollica and Lewis Mollica; and a sister, Antonia Reese.

Mass of Christian Burial was May 20. Burial is in the congregation cemetery.