Sister June Carpenter, one of the few remaining Shakers, dies in Maine. She was 88
Sofia Patel
Sofia Patel
Reporter · Lawrenceville, PA
Sofia Patel is a community-focused journalist with a bachelor’s degree from Chatham University and over 6 years of experience reporting on neighborhoods in and around Pittsburgh. She has previously contributed to City Paper, where her in-depth profiles showcased the diverse voices and stories from various communities.
More from Sofia →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:43 PM · 1 min read
Sister June Carpenter, one of the last members of the only remaining community of the Shaker religious movement, has died.