Emeritus professor Sally Loftus, a former faculty member of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and one of the persons responsible for developing the Mandel School's Intensive Weekend Program, died October 16 at her home in Rocky River. She was 76.

Loftus was a 1968 graduate of what was then the School of Applied Social Sciences. After graduating she joined the school's faculty as a field instructor and was later promoted to assistant professor, where she taught community organization and planning. She served as director of continuing education for five years prior to her retirement in 1990.

Loftus was active in Catholic organizations, serving on the board of Catholic Charities Services. She received a special award from the Cleveland Catholic Diocese in 1999 for her work in the Diocese's Church in the City program.

A native of Scranton, Pa., Loftus also earned a bachelor's degree from John Carroll University.

Services for Loftus were held October 21. Donations may be made to VNA Hospice, 2500 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, Ohio, 44115; or to Church in the City, c/o Commission on Catholic Community Action, 1027 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114.