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THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF BUFFALO MAGA ZINE • FALL 2019

Sisters Movedto Clarence

50 Years Ago

Yesterday

Today

Dear Friends, As I reflect on our beautiful theme goingforward, Journey to Newness, I sometimes feelit odd to be contemplating "newness" as we areall aging (beautifully, of course). The saying"nothing new under the sun" has no place inour lives if we are able to approach each dayas a new day with all of its challenges andgifts. We've been on this journey for a longtime now. Our newness comes when and how

we choose to bring our uniqueness to one another.

We each have our own starting point. And, as is the case with most ofour lives, our lives have had many twists and turns, not necessarily ofour own design. I love to reference my favorite saying, which many ofyou have heard from me, perhaps too often: "If you want to make Godsmile, tell Him your plans."

To quote Joan Chittister: "Life is not one road. It is many roads, thewalking of which provides the raw material out of which we find hopein the midst of despair. Every dimension of the process of struggle isa call to draw from a well of new understandings. It is in theseunderstandings that hope dwells."

None of us can continue on our journeys, wherever they may take us,without one another. With all of the struggles facing our world today,there is no place for loneliness or apathy. It is in our Presence to oneanother that we are given the strength, courage, joy and the hope neededto be all that we can be to our Dear Neighbor and especially those in need.

A beautiful song written by Jan Novotka says it much better than I can.It goes like this:

“It's not what you do, but how you do it. It's not what you see, but howyou see. It's not what you say, what you know or achieve ... But it's thePresence, the Presence you are.”

My wish is that we may journey together in peace, to be all that we canfor one another and our Dear Neighbor, using the gifts and graces givento us by our Creator. May God Bless us all.

Sister Patrice RyanPresident

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Ministry of Prayer

The Sisters welcome requests topray for special intentions or inmemory of family and friends.

Please call (716) 759-6893 or [email protected] cards are available upon request.

Sister Marie Kerwin, a member ofthe Sisters’ Community Life Team,is Prayer Ministry Coordinator.

“Let your choices reflect yourhopes, not your fears.”

Nelson Mandela

Cover: The building at 4975Strickler Road, Clarence,NY, has served the Congregation’s evolvingneeds over five decades.

Read more on pp. 4 - 6

Photo by Sister Judith Justinger

A Message from the Leadership Team

Sister Patrice Ryan

Our Journey to Newness

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ProfileSister Joan WagnerIn Pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty

Sister Joan Wagner (Mary Matthias) talks to Sister Judith Justinger about her fulfilling ministries. Herlove of gardening inspires her to work outside the Clarence Residence in spring, summer and fall.

Q. Where did you grow up? A. I grew up in Alden. From age one through six, I livedon a farm with cows and chickens, very close to both setsof grandparents. I graduated from St. Joseph Universityparish school. Through the effort and encouragement ofSisters Mary Grace and Irma, I was able to attend MountSt. Joseph Academy (MSJA).

Q. Where did you find inspiration?A. At the Mount, I met inspirational women who formedmy young years. Sisters Agnes Clare, de la Salle and GraceBernard were among those who challenged me intellectuallyand touched my heart. The pursuit of Truth, Goodness andBeauty, the guiding principles of my life, were born.

I had three great-aunts who were Franciscans, one stillliving. Her joy and humility were gifts to me. I joined theSisters of St. Joseph at age 21 in 1951.

Q. What was your preparation for your ministries?A. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees with emphasis on specialeducation from Mount St. Joseph Teachers College, master’sin education of the deaf from SUNY Buffalo, master’s intheology from Notre Dame University, and courses in drama at SUNY Fredonia.

Q. Tell us about your teaching ministry.A. St. Aloysius, St. Patrick’s in Salamanca, and St. Margaretgrade schools; St. Joseph School for Exceptional Children inDunkirk; then MSJA – World History, English, Religion, DramaClub.

Q. You had a well-known career teaching spiritualityand providing guidance through retreats and spiritual direction.

A. Courses I taught at Christ the King Seminary includedIntroduction to Spirituality, History of Spirituality, FourGospels, Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and the Exercisesof St. Ignatius.

I initiated St. Joseph Center for Spirituality, which for 25years was a training center. My retreat ministry includedreligious communities in Niagara Falls, Erie, Rochester,Syracuse and Allegany.

Q. When did your interest in gardening begin?A. My grandmother raised beautiful flowers, especiallygladiolas. How I loved seeing her care for them. My Dad“talked” to his flowers.

I garden because I am called to do it. Beauty is so primal inGod’s world. In a way, it is a door that opens me to reflecton God’s Truth and Goodness. I talk to God and sometimesI whisper encouragement to the plants.

Q. How often do you garden at the Residence?A. I check the weather every day. I have extra special soiland Miracle-Gro to help and, of course, sunshine andwatering. (It’s like a hospital.) Winter feels long and drearyso I have inside plants, mostly African violets. I do bring ingeraniums to start new ones. I like to see how tall I can geta single blossom. It is fun to experiment.

Q. Do you have a favorite tree or flower?A. I love the Red Maple tree. Flowers? I love them all, especially the simpler ones.


Over the years, it has evolved from primarily a retirement home and infirmary to becomethe Congregation’s administrative offices, active wellness center and independent andassisted living residence. The Sisters enjoy welcoming the “Dear Neighbor” to this place in awarm, congenial spirit.

A statue of St. Joseph holding the child Jesus was moved from 2064 Main Street in Buffaloto Clarence in 1969, preceding months of construction that culminated in the buildingdedication in 1970. The statue, which has stood close to the SSJ motherhouse for 125 years,is near the building’s main entrance in Clarence.

Sister Marie McNamara (Mary Aquin) took leadership of a campaign to reach out to the community for financialsupport, with the assistance of volunteer campaign managers. A commemorative book published at thededication lists an extraordinary number of donors representing a wide variety of Western New Yorkers.

This year marks the 50th anniversaryof the Sisters of St. Joseph’s constructionof the 4975 Strickler Road building inClarence, NY.

Sister Marie McNamara


Business executives and distinguished Catholic leadersof that time made gifts in memory, in gratitude or inhonor. Beside them are names of Sisters and priests,parish societies such as Knights of Columbus, Altarand Rosary, St. Vincent de Paul, Mothers’ Clubs andHome–School Associations; elementary and highschool students taught by the Sisters; Our Lady ofVictory Infant Home nurses and staff; the Buffalo Clubfor the Deaf – and hundreds of individuals and familieseager to lend support. Some donations were desig-nated for specific purposes such as Stations of theCross, pews, furnishings, infirmary, kitchen, diningroom, sanctuary, sacred vessels and vestments.

Sister Marie arranged forthe inspirational stainedglass windows depictingthe Beatitudes to becreated for the two-storychapel, engaging theworld-renowned firm ofRambusch Decorating.Central to the Congregation’s life, the chapel is the sitefor daily Mass, quiet prayer, joyful holiday celebrations,religious lectures, and Masses of Christian Burial.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ciminelli were among the first tomake a financial commitment. Their younger childrenattended the grade school the Sisters operated inClarence and they were active in the parent group.“We loved the Sisters,” Rosalie Ciminelli, a MSJA graduate,said. “In Clarence, they lived across the street from us.Frank had a large garden and he brought bushels ofvegetables to them. He had such a soft heart for theSisters and we wanted to help in any way.”

Carol Bonnes Roth, MSJA 1961 class president, madea donation, as did her parents, Mr. and Mrs. FrancisBonnes. “I knew that the Sisters had limited resourcesand followed my parents’ example to help ensure thatthe Sisters would be provided for as they aged,” Carolsaid. “I donate because I realize that the educationI received at the Mount not only nourished meintellectually but also taught me how to live my life.

She added: “Nuns are the unsung heroes of ourChurch. As they age and their numbers dwindle, theycontinue the ministry of education and also ministerto the poor and underserved in our society.”

Volunteers assisted with fundraising that continuedfor decades. There were spaghetti dinners at theClarence Town Park and fall and spring bazaars(admission price of 50 cents) that featured crocheted,knitted, hand-sewn and other craft items, as well asdesserts made by the Sisters.

A move had been carefully studied since 1959because larger, better and safer facilities were needed.In fact, the first dollars were raised that year when theSisters took up a collection among themselves for atotal of $59.

In 1963, the Buffalo Fire Department stated “graveconcern” about deficiencies in the Main Street conventbuilding constructed in 1899. The cost to makechanges such as replacing old wooden stairways andcombustible ceiling tiles and installing a sprinklersystem was prohibitive. In 1965, Mother M. HaroldBrown, Mother Mary Walter Love and Mother M.Hubert Pollard signed a letter to Pope Paul VIrequesting permission to move to the 120-acre sitein Clarence.


Photo courtesy of Derek Gee / The Buffalo News

The Sisters already had begun operating a kindergartenfor 30 children at a home purchased in 1965 at 10330Main St. in Clarence. The school gradually expandedthrough grade 5 with Sister Maryann Kolb as principal.It closed in 1974. That place subsequently would beused for various SSJ ministries including the Center forChristian Living (1976-1987), the Lighthouse youth cen-ter (1976-81); the Creative Community of WNY (1989-91); Family Support Center (1994-2003); and ClarenceLighthouse for prayer, retreats and respite (1993-2016).

Sister Mary Anne Devine and SSJ Council members,with the support of the SSJ Advisory Board, includingFrank Offermann, guided the Strickler Road projectto fulfillment. Edward A. Pauly was the architect andSiegfried Construction Co. was general contractor. Afterdedication and blessing of the building by BishopJames McNulty on November 1, 1970, the Sisters hosteda celebration dinner. On November 8, the general publicwas invited to an open house reception. Sixty-fiveSisters moved into their new home.

With characteristic foresight, Sister Marie secured afederal grant to construct housing for the elderly on theClarence property. The 75-unit Claremount opened in1979 and was operated by the Sisters for 35 years beforeit was sold to a housing management agency.

In 2005, the SSJ administrative offices moved toClarence. In 2017, the offices became part of the 4975Strickler Rd. building.

An Act of Kindness during The Blizzard of ‘77Bea Mecca was one of 10 individuals stranded at the ClarenceResidence for three days and three nights during the Blizzard of1977. The Clarence Firehouse received 80 stranded motoristsand sent 10 of them to the Sisters.

Immediately after, Ms. Mecca sent a thank-you note and a donationto the Sisters. “Thank you for all the kindness you showed me,”she wrote. “I was one of the employees from Kmart on Mapleand Transit. The three days I stayed were very enjoyable. I wasthe last person to leave and I got home safe and sound. My familyalso sends their thanks. God bless you all.”

Celebration Dinner – Sister Madonna Sweet, at extreme right, haslasting memories of those pictured with her at the 1970 dinner.L to R, Sister Nora Letourneau, Mother M. Hubert Pollard and ThomasM. Burke.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Sisters with Crafts

Sister Mary Anne with Frank Offermann Fall Bazaar 1990


Sister Ellen Recognized by ParishA Western New York Catholic article about St. John the Baptist parish in Alden, NY, notes thecontributions of Sister Ellen McCarthy (Elizabeth Ann) to the parish community, where she isDirector of Evangelization.

The June 2019 feature outlines the many ways that the church and school have created a“family” atmosphere central to the area for multiple generations.

“Perhaps the biggest connection has been Sister Ellen McCarthy, SSJ,” the article states. “SisterEllen, who has celebrated 62 years of service in the diocese has spent the past school yearworking with the youngest children in the school and their teachers.

“Not only does she help to coordinate the school’s weekly Masses, she works directly with thepre-K through second-grade teachers to ensure that they have an understanding of the faith.

“Once a week, she visits each classroom and participates in religion lessons. This is definitely a highlight for the students, asthey are delighted by her stories, her songs and her infectious love of the faith. Sister Ellen adds to student faith formationby taking the students to the church, hosting Baptism classes, and making the Stations of the Cross approachable.

“Sister Ellen is not new to the school. She was born and raised in Alden, is a graduate of the school and served as schoolprincipal. Many parents remember her as their principal and love to see her working with their own children.”

Sister Ellen McCarthy

Yoga Classes Focus on Sisters' Well-Being

Sister Margaret Manzella so enjoyed a chair yoga sessionled by Mari Irwin that she booked the founder and CEO ofSoul Candy Project to conduct a similar program in May andJune for Sisters at the Clarence Residence. It was very wellreceived. A second class filled up in July and there are plansfor a fall session.

Wearing sneakers and comfortable clothes, with some get-ting a bit of extra help from walkers and hearing aids, theSisters gathered in the first-floor parlor for the hour-longclasses. Activities were designed to help them breathe andmove better and to build focus and mindfulness.

“I could see and the Sisters could see improvement in theirstrength and balance,” Ms. Irwin said. “Each had a differentpersonal goal, but the nice thing about it was doing ittogether as a community.”

With a master’s degree in education, classroom teachingexperience and 200-hour certification in yoga, Marioperates a mobile yoga service that travels to sites that aremost convenient for the adults and children who participate.

“I enjoyed it a whole lot,” Sister Jeanne Eberle, a participant,said. “It is a fun way to have exercise. Mari has a gentle, caringway and is very encouraging. You feel relaxed, not tired, atthe end of the class, although you have exercised arms, legs,the whole body. This is a worthwhile and very positive thingfor the Sisters.”

“I felt very honored to be invited to be with the Sisters of St.Joseph,” Mari said. “The Sisters are amazing. When we aretogether, I want them to experience peace, relaxation andhappiness.”


“Season for Nonviolence” Benefits Camp PeaceprintsInmates at Attica Correctional Facility participated in

the 64-day United Nations designated “Season for

Nonviolence,” which ended April 4. In addition to

making personal pledges to practice nonviolence, they

collected money to contribute to the work of peace.

The SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Nonviolence’s

Camp Peaceprints was chosen as the 2019 beneficiary.

Their check for $793 supported scholarships for

youngsters aged 8 through 13 to attend the 12th

annual camp, held July 15-26 at the St. Mary’s School

for the Deaf campus.

Men in prison frequently express their desire to help

prevent children and youth from making the kind of

poor past decisions they made. Vivian R. Waltz, Center

executive director, accepted the check at the prison.

She recalls: “The exuberant joy I witnessed on the faces

of the cheering men could not match the joy that was

welling up within me, as I knew beyond a doubt that

God and Sister Karen had brought me to this moment.”

Sister Rosalind Rosolowski, CSSF, an Attica chaplain,

worked with the inmates and prison administrators

to facilitate the donation. The 12th annual camp drew

48 young participants. Among the highlights was

convening a rally, “Families Belong Together,” in Niagara

Square on July 24. On a visit to the Albright-Knox Art

Gallery, they viewed the installation “Tolerance Wall #2”.

Vivian Waltz joins camper Hla at rally

Sister Virginia Young visits the campers

Campers gather in front of artist Agus Suwage’s Tolerance Wall #2


Descendants of James McCartan and Jeannette Dunn, married in 1864

New Logo Represents Newness ThemeThe Sisters of St. Joseph of Buffalo have adopted a new logo to representtheir Journey to Newness theme.

Theresa Martin of Dearborn, MI, a friend of Sister Beth Ann Finster sincethey met during Theresa’s freshman year at the University of DetroitMercy (UDM) nearly 15 years ago, designed the logo. Theresa has a master’sdegree in architecture and is a self-employed designer.

“Design projects like this one for Sister Beth and the Congregationremind me of the more important ways that graphic design can beused,” Theresa said.

She explained: “My inspiration came from the theme. I wanted toinclude elements of nature and a pathway of some sort … details thatcan be interpreted in different ways. The green landscape could be mountains, hills or trees. The blue waves couldrepresent a river, a pathway forward or even a gentle breeze. The sun is centrally located, providing steady light forguidance and inspiration.”

This is not the first time that Theresa and Sister Beth have combined efforts. Theresa created many different flyers andposters promoting the Ministry Office’s activities during her student days. Sister Beth retired last year after serving ascampus minister at UDM for 33 years.

“Sister Beth has been such an inspiration in my life and your community is blessed to have her,” Theresa said. “I sincerelyhope and pray that my design can help keep the momentum going for the Congregation’s mission and new leadershipfar into the future.”

Theresa Martin with her design on banner at Clarence Residence

Kathleen Christian Maugeri sent this email message to Sister Judith Justinger,facilitator of Presence magazine since 2013.

“Because of your wonderful magazine, our family has made a loving connectionlost many years ago. I always look over the names of donors to see if I know anyone.One time, over a year ago, I saw that someone named Kevin Duddy donated inmemory of my mother’s cousins, Sister Dorothy and Sister St. Patrick!

“I knew Sister Pat very well, as she was often a visitor at our home. I also have theold family Bible and recognized the name Duddy. Margaret Duddy was my grand-father’s sister and the mother of the two nuns. In 1909, she passed away and herdaughters came to live with my grandparents. Mr. Duddy moved to Ohio and theconnection was lost until now.

“I found Kevin Duddy on Facebook and we have had a most wonderful time sharing our family stories, pictures anddocuments. This May 18 several family members met in person and it was a joyous occasion. Little did I know when Iattended the Mount over 50 years ago (class of 1964) that another benefit would be finding family. I thought you mightlike to know how far reaching your publication is.”

Kathleen Christian Maugeri

Family Connection Thanks to Presence


Sister Judith Justinger is among 43 Sisters throughout the nation who were invited by theLeadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) to write a reflection for “Making Meaningof Our Lives,” a booklet it recently published. It features first-hand accounts of challengingand rewarding life experiences that led to deeper understanding and meaning of God intheir lives.

As a member of the SSJ Leadership Team, Sister Judy was a member of the LCWR. She wasRegion 2 Chair and a member of its National Board for three years.

Making Meaning of Our Lives

Nearly 20 MSJA1960 classmates enjoyed lunch on August 21 at AthensRestaurant in Cheektowaga, NY, where they began planning a 60threunion event for 2020.

Mary Jo Dobmeier Macro took this photo.

Summer Visit with the Class of ‘60

. . .NEWS.. .EVENTS. . .REUNIONS

Twenty-three members of the MSJA Class of 1964 gathered on September6 at Rizotto Ristorante in Williamsville to toast the 55th anniversary oftheir graduation.

Sister Charlene Fontana and Carol Siska McCue were among those planning the event and reaching out to classmates.

Class of 1964 Celebrates

Note to ReadersPresence magazine welcomes notices, comments and articles from the women and men whose lives have been impacted by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Buffalo through SSJ ministries in education, health, social justice, parish outreach, social work, services for the elderly, religious education and spiritual enrichment.

Please contact Sister Judith Justinger, Sisters of St. Joseph, 4975 Strickler Rd., Clarence, NY 14031; [email protected]


The Sisters of St. Joseph of Buffalo joined voices with SSJs

throughout the nation in declaring support for this statement

to end gun violence issued on August 7 by the U.S.

Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph. Over the past

year, the Federation has issued several statements

on peace and justice subjects including Addressing

Racism, Humane Treatment of Arriving Migrants,

the Trump Administration Affordable Clean

Energy Rule, Condemnation of Anti-Semitic

Killing, and Calls for Healing of Divisions.

“As Sisters of St. Joseph, we share in the communal

heartbreak of our nation in the face of unthinkable

violence. The recent mass shootings in our country impel

us to once again demand that all citizens and elected leaders

end the rage and division that all too often result in mass, indiscriminate

violence. We seem unable to stop the epidemic of hate that has overwhelmed us.

“What we are witnessing today is a terrorism that uses mass public communication against a particular

individual or group. This incites acts of terrorism that happen seemingly at random. We are called to confront

rhetoric that stokes racism and hatred of anyone perceived to be ‘different.’ We are all responsible. Let us monitor

our own language and actions and call attention when the language and actions of others cross the line.

“While mass shootings capture our attention, we cannot forget that they are only part of the violence

perpetrated by use of firearms. Homicides, suicides, domestic violence and accidents caused by guns are

pervasive in all parts of the country, traumatizing families and communities every day.

“In the short term, we implore all legislative bodies to pass legislation that ban assault weapons, require universal

background checks for all gun sales, provide funding for gun violence prevention research, and make the

trafficking in weapons a federal crime. At the same time, we must continue examining the root causes of

violence and working to change our culture.

“The Sisters of St. Joseph pledge our support to end the scourge of rage and hatred, and we will consistently

call for legislation to end gun violence. “

Sisters’ Strong Stand Against Gun Violence


Nancy Langer Leads Nativity MiguelNancy M. Langer, a graduate of the former Cardinal Mindszenty High School

staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Dunkirk, NY, is president of the Nativity

Miguel Middle School of Buffalo.

This faith-based school for grades 5 through 8 provides a secure and nurturing

environment for underserved students. Its mission is to break the cycle of

poverty through education. Features include an extended school day, summer

learning and enrichment opportunities, emphasis on personal mentoring,

and high school tuition assistance for graduates.

The school maintains contact with students and

families throughout high school and helps to provide

access to supportive services.

“There are two campuses – St. Monica (formerly St.

Lawrence School) on Wright Ave. for girls and St.

Augustine (formerly St. James School) on Hastings

Ave. for boys,” Nancy explained. “I really feel like I

am in the middle of a little miracle,” she said, noting that small classes and individual attention are proving

successful. The school delights in the achievements of its alumni and welcomes them back to talk with

current students.

In 2005, the Rev. James Joyce, SJ, school founder, selected Nancy, a longtime Catholic education supporter

and leader, as its first development director. She became president in 2008. She is a Niagara University alumna

and a graduate of University at Buffalo Law School.

Nancy has served as president of the Diocese of Buffalo’s Board of Catholic Education, president of the Board of

Trustees of the Institute of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and president of the St. Thomas More Guild for Catholic

lawyers. She chairs the Board of Directors of the national Nativity Miguel Coalition.

Nancy’s leadership contributions have been recognized with numerous awards. Among them are the Federation

of Catholic Schools’ St. John Neumann Award, St. John Eudes Award, Trocaire College’s Reflection Award, and

Business First of Buffalo’s Women of Influence Award.

Nancy Introduces Cardinal Mindszenty in 1974

Photo Courtesy of WNY Catholic

Nancy M. Langer


Nancy and husband John paid the highest compliment to the

Sisters of St. Joseph by enrolling their three children – Nora,

Anne and Peter – in Mount St. Joseph Elementary School, the

Little Mount.

“I often think of Mindszenty,” the former Nancy Hart, Class of

1974, said. “We had everything we needed. Maybe not the

fancy stuff that big public schools might have, but there was

no doubt that the teachers cared about us. So, while they might

be teaching math, they also would also teach what it means to

be a good person and how to get along with others. That was

such a lesson to me.

“Sister Dorothy DeMaria was my guidance

counselor and she had the greatest influence

on me. The Sisters of St. Joseph had a big

influence on our whole family, starting

with my mother’s family in Lackawanna.”

Sister Dorothy fondly recalls her former student and especially

a highlight of Nancy’s year as senior class president, when

Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty of Hungary came to visit his

namesake school. Nancy introduced him to an assembly and

presented him with a bouquet of red roses. Sister said: “There

was not a single empty seat in the auditorium, which held more

than 1,000. All of Dunkirk was excited.”

Sister Dorothy DeMaria

Photos from Nativity Miguel website

With Special Thanks to our Donors


The Sisters of St. Joseph of Buffalo

extend most sincere thanks to those

who have made generous contributions

since July, 2018. Such tax-deductible

donations support our active ministries

and provide for the retirement needs

of Sisters at the Clarence Residence.

The Sisters remember at Masses and

in daily prayer those for whom gifts in

tribute or in memory have been made.

Thank you and God bless you.

Annual Reportof Donors

2018-2019

Sisters of St. Joseph of Buffalo

Catherine Ostrowski Amico In Memory of

Hon. William J. Ostrowski

John Courtney

Edward B. Eckert II

Dr. James M. FelserIn Memory of my mother Jean

Marie Wick Felser

Tom FontanaIn Honor of Charlene Fontana, SSJ

James & Mary Glynn

Blanche Haid

Max W. Jacobs

Rev. Msgr. Frederick D. Leising In Memory of Lois, Gary &

Clarence Leising

James F, Cunning & Jean McGarryIn Memory of Arthur Ward

Michelle NarinsIn Memory of Norrine Whissel

Lori Lynn Nicholson In Memory of Ferdinand

& Lorraine Lynn

Cheryl & Mark Nilsson

Diane A. Palmeri

Kenneth R. PaslaquaIn Memory of John Russell

Paslaqua

Mary Lynn Pfohl Bechtel

The Rosenberg FamilyIn Memory of Sister Carol McTigue

Carmelo A. ScacciaIn Memory of my wife, Lynn

Joanne & Robert SchihlIn Memory of our son, Joel

Mary StaudenmaierIn Honor of Sister Beth Ann

Finster,SSJ

Joseph Testa

2019St. Joseph Circle($1000 + Donation)

AnonymousAgati AbbarnoIn Memory of Joseph G. AgatiLorraine AcquardIn Memory of Sister Pauline LeroyAnn AlexanderIn Honor of all the Sisters who

touch our lives each day & in Memoryof Sister Madeline, Rita Kane, MaryLintner, & all those who have gonebefore usAnthony AmigoneIn Memory of Josephine GigliaNancy R. Anchor In Memory of Helen ReillyDiane Gless AndriatchIn Memory of Rita Strauss Gless

’42 MSJAMary ApplegateIn Memory of my mother

Mary Ann Siragusa Aures In Memory of Jessie Tabone Erb ’59Karen K. BadrosDennis BakerIn Memory of John & Katherine

BakerDolores BakerAllene C. BaransIn Memory of Sister Margaret Ann

CallaghanMichele E. BarbicIn Memory of the Class of 1968

50th reunionMargaret M. BarnettIn Memory of Eileen & Walter

RusnakRich & Jane BaroneMargaret M. Barone Sister Kathleen BarrettIn Memory of Phyllis & Joseph

BarrettMary & Daniel BartelsIn Memory of Joan Fischer

Heubusch & Robert HeubuschFaith Marie Caulfield BassanelloIn Memory of Adolph C. BassanelloPaula Mary Grace BauerIn Memory of Dr. & Mrs. Francis

C. HornungJulie Krzeminski BechtIn Honor of Sister Kristen

Schmitz “coach”Shirley BeckEdwin & Mary BeckChristine BeckerIn Memory of James & Jean

BeckerCarol A. BeckmanIn Memory of my parents, Dr. &

Mrs. Gerald W. Grace & in Honor ofBryson BeckmanMr. & Mrs. Ed BedientIn Memory of Sister Rita KaneSuzanne M. BehrKathleen Benz McPartland

Barbara Lovas BeilSister Michele BeiterIn Memory of the Beiter familyMichael & Madeline BeiterRev. Robert G. BeiterIn Memory of the Beiter FamilyPeter & Carole Bellanca In Memory of Jane G. CurtinKatherine Enright Bellet In Memory of Winifred Culliten

EnrightMr. & Mrs. Ronald BerezneySusan D. BergmanIn Honor of 4 great years at

MSJA ‘68William BergnerIn Memory of all the great Sisters

at Medaille School!Sherrie H. BernatIn Honor of Sister Bea ManzellaJoseph BernbeckIn Memory of Martha Rembold

BernbeckLois BernbeckLois Betzer BertramIn Memory of Joseph & Grace BetzerDiane Hoke BetzJoan Logal Bevilacqua In Memory of Patricia Logal &

Barbara LogalMary Agnes BiesinerIn Memory of Sister Aurelia my

8th grade teacher & Principal atNew CathedralRichard J. BissonetteIn Memory of Janice Ann Ruhle

BissonetteTheresa Dwyer BlewettIn Memory of Sister Anne JoachimDonna M. BloomerIn Memory of Sister Robert Anne

of Fort Walton Beach FLWinifred B. BoydIn Memory of Sister Patricia ReenAlan J. BozerIn Memory of Sister GeorgeMarie AtteaTish Brady Linda M. BrandlIn Memory of Adolf BrandlElizabeth M. BraunJudy Braun In Memory of Mary Valente KieferCatherine Kelley BrennanIn Memory of James BrennanBarbara M. BrignoneDonald & Janice Brown Sr. In Memory of Mother Harold &

Sister Mary John (Joan Campana)Liane Turski BrowningIn Memory of Norrine B. WhisselMary Wopperer Brummer Diane DreyerRobert & Nicole Buck In Honor of Sister Bea

Eleanor L. Filor BurkeIn Memory of Margaret, John

Filor - Peg TolnerMary M. BurkeChris BurnsIn Honor of my favorites: Sister

Mary Anne Butler & LaurenitaZogbyRichard BurnsIn Memory of Harold & Norma

HambergerRobert BurnsIn Honor of Sister Marion Zimmer

Rev. Angelo CaligiuriIn Honor of Sister Marian SchwenkJoseph J. CallananIn Memory of Mary Ellen Turner

Callanan MSJA class of 1958Ellen CanfieldIn Memory of James CanfieldCatherine Carriero In Memory of Martha Dowd AllenCris Scappator CarterJoseph J. CauleyIn Memory of the St. Mark’s Class

of 1947 Thomas J. Caulfield Ed.D.In Honor of Denise & Faith

Caulfield “46 MSJARose Mary CavarettaIn Memory of Jim CavarettaRose Wojcik CerulloIn Memory of husband John &

parents John & BerniceCheryl Hogg-ChapmanIn Honor of Sister Bea ManzellaDonna ChapmanSharon M. CharlesonIn Memory of George Charleson

&, Marilyn Hartnett Deane ‘61Dolores A. ChelusIn Memory of Sister Joan Campana

& in Honor of Sisters Janet DiPasquale& Charlene FontanaNancy Arcadipane ChericoIn Honor of Arcadipane & Maiola

familiesSandy Whissel ChiampouIn Memory of Denise Turski, Paul

Perna, Kathy White & Norrine WhisselMarie Mineo ChodkowskiIn Memory of Deanna Marie

ChodkowskiBarbara Schultz ChristensenIn Memory of Class of 1953John & Sally Ann ChristianoIn Memory of Christiano & Trietley

familiesDiane CieslakIn Memory of Sister Evelyn G. BorkRosalie G. CiminelliIn Memory of Frank CiminelliMaria CinoIn Memory of Richard Cino

Circle of Excellence Chapter of BNIIn Memory of Sister Rita KaneClass of 1968In Honor of 50th ReunionGail ColernIn Memory of Sister Rita KaneDaniel F. CollinsIn Memory of Margaret Mary

Heyden CollinsMarsha CollinsIn Memory of Sister Mary LintnerDonald & Carol ColucciMary Jo Colucci SSJIn Memory of Judge & Mrs. ErnestL. ColucciMaureen C. ConsidineIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunionDonna V. CookIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunionJeanne Bubar CooleyIn Memory of James & Alma

BubarMimi & Doug CoppolaMary CosgroveIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunionRev. Msgr. Thomas CranePatricia CreightonIn Memory of the Horan FamilyAmelia CrimiIn Memory of Esther FerriRuth Brother CrowleyIn Memory of Sisters who taught

at St. Boniface 1940-48 and MSJA1948-52George & Carol CulmerIn Memory of George & Virginia

Zirnheld & in Honor of Sister JeanMarie ZirnheldPatricia M. CurtinMary Ellen CyranJudith DagustineIn Memory of Cecilia Gordan &

Sister Clare FrancisJohn & Suzanne Davis In Memory of Helen ReillyMary Ann DejaIn Memory of Sister John Aloysius

(Rita Kane)Msgr. Michael E. Del VecchioIn Honor of all the Sisters of St.

JosephNoranne DeMarcoMary Johnson DemertIn Memory of Wilbert & Ruth

JohnsonChristine A. DenneyIn Memory of Sister M. Hyacinth

& the Zollitsch family


2019 VALUED SUPPORTERS

Doreen Devine DeSantoIn Memory of John Devine, &

Maria DeSanto & Sister Mary AnneDevine SSJChristine DetrickIn Memory of Lydia & Quentin

ThompsonMary Ann DevineIn Memory of Sister Mary Anne

Devine & John J. DevineThomas R. DevineIn Memory of Marge Devine & in

Honor of Ellen DevineAlbert DiCesareIn Memory of Joanna DiCesareCarole DiCesareIn Honor of Sister Bette DiCesareBarbara DieboldIn Honor of all the Sisters Josal Diebold In Honor of Joseph Martin

Diebold Sr. & my aunt, BarbaraDieboldLynne Marie DieboldIn Memory of James J. RaineyJosephine M. DiLibertiIn Memory of Anthony, Margaret,

John, Dorothy DiLibertiMarlene DiNataleIn Memory of Vincent DiNatale &

in Honor of Dan & Angela Mecca Sarah Marie DiNataleIn Memory of Sisters Agnes Clare

& Augusta, Assumpta & in Honor ofRoss & Anna DiNataleKathleen B. DinkelJoan DiSalvoIn Memory of Sister St. PaulMargaret Towlson DolanIn Memory of Sisters Mary Walter

& Veronica AnneRev. Louis Dolinic Thomas DombrowskiIn Memory of Helca-Stadler

Dombrowski & in Honor BettyStadler StuffMarcia A. & J. Patrick DonlonIn Memory of Joyce KirstRev. Joseph M. DowdellIn Memory of Sisters who taught

at Cardinal Mindszenty & in Honorof Sisters Dorothy DeMaria, MaryPatrick Murphy & Eleanor O’BrienBarbara DowningIn Memory of Helen BerrymanMary Downing In Memory of James F. DowningThomas & Charlotte Downing Rosemary DoyleJoan P. DudekIn Honor of Sisters who were at

St. Mary’s School for the DeafPhyllis Crumlish DrewsIn Honor of Sisters Mary Glose &

Rita Kane

Kathleen Cosgove DruryIn Memory of Sister Rita KaneMary Marmian Dyszlewski Melinda EasterIn Honor of Sister Michele BeiterPaula EastmerJoanne Mollin EckelIn Memory of Lt. Col. Scott McGongle

USAFKathleen EckertLawrence & Vicky Czarnocki EicherJoann Coccionitti Eichler In Memory of Giovanna CoccionittiMary Ann Rosar EndresIn Memory of the Rosar & Endres

familiesMaureen & Tom EstrinIn Memory of Sister Carol MorganKatherine T. FaberCarl & Jean FallettaIn Memory of all our deceased

family members and in Honor ofSisters who taught at St. Margaret’sSchool 1948-56Joseph & Noreen FarrellIn Memory of the Farrell & Kremer

families & in Honor of Adam &Gertrude Kremer & Leonard &Stella FarrellPeggy FarrellIn Memory of Barbara RedfieldElaine Navagh FarringtonIn Memory of Irene Navagh, my

aunt who graduated in the early20’s & saw that my sister & I alsowent to the MountAnn M. Mercurio Favre In Memory of Sister Agnes Clare

HatchAnn M. FelongJeanette Perno FentyIn Honor of the Sisters of St.

JosephArlene Heckmann Fenzl In Memory of Robert C. Fenzl,MD, husband of 68 yrs & MarianneFenzl Kroon, daughterPatrick FergusonIn Memory of Diane Deutsch

FergusonSandy FerrantiIn Memory of my parentsBarbara Hackford FildesIn Memory of George & Amelda

HackfordKathleen Plunkett FinnIn Memory of Sisters Kathryn

Kennedy & Antoinette FluryMary FitzgibbonsIn Memory of Sharon McDermidMarlene FluryIn Memory of Sister Catherine FluryFrank & Marian FontanaIn Honor of Sister Maureen

Danahy (50 years)

Deborah ForczekIn Memory of Mary Boyle ForczekBarb & Joe FrandinaIn Memory of Andrea FrandinaCarrie Frank In Honor of the Class of ‘76Kathleen A. FrawleyIn Honor of Sister Theresa MooreMargaret FremmingIn Memory of Ken & Peter FremmingGileen W. French In Memory of Nancy Ann EberzThomas F. FriedmanIn Memory of Joyce FriedmanJoanne Frost In Memory of Frank & Joanne

Frost Carol GallagherIn Honor of Sister Mary Augusta

KaiserPaul J. Gareis Sr.In Memory of Sisters – 1940’s Little

MountPatricia A. GatzaElizabeth GawronskiIn Memory of the Class of 1968

50th reunionMarge Vitko GeigerIn Memory of Sister Joan Campana &

in Honor of Sister Jean Marie ZirnheldAlice F. GemerekFrank & Patricia Gengo Jr.Anthony GennaroIn Memory of Sadie GennaroHelen GerhardsteinIn Memory of Kitty & Vince

GerhardsteinMary Ann Helfter GerstleIn Memory of Kenneth A. Gerstle

& Sister Rita Kane in Honor of SistersJeanne Eberle & Kathleen Barrett& the Class MSJA Class of ’54Lucille A. GervaseRuth GholzIn Memory of Jdaney, Jimmy and

HenrySue GibsonSister Linda Glaeser SSJIn Memory of Red & Norine

GlaeserMary Whitney GleasonIn Memory of Mary Spengler

WhitneyCatherine E. GreeneIn Memory of the Class of 1968 Margaret Makowski-GreenkyIn Memory of Doreen D’Amico

Claflin MSJA ‘56David & Rhetta GreenmanIn Memory of Sister Joan CarrollCathy & Terry GressIn Honor of Father Roy HerbergerAngela M. GrisantiIn Memory of Sister Gerald William

(Ellen Long) & my deceased familymembers

Ann GrosskopfMara Maranto GruberIn Memory of my sister – Marci

Maranto BarkerAnn E. GrucellaIn Honor of the Class of 1968 50thKathleen M. Gruszka In Honor of the Class of 1968 50th

Patricia A. GuerraIn Honor of the Class of 1950Roberta L. GuerraIn Memory of Vincent & Lenore

AzzarelloDonna GulackIn Memory of Sister Rita KaneCarolyn HaagIn Honor of all the Sisters living &

deceasedLouis & Jeanne Yeates HabigIn Honor of Patrice RyanPatricia Murphy HalickiIn Memory of Sisters Eugene

Karg & Perpetua FluryDonna M. HallIn Memory of Robert A. HallRose Marie Nenno HallIn Memory of Sister Anne Patrice

& in Honor of Sisters Mary Patrick,Bea Manzella & Marie DePaulCynthia M. HarderIn Honor of Sisters Dorothy Feltz

& Maryann KolbPat HartJoan Kirisits Harter In Honor of Sister Bea Manzella,

my classmate at the MountBob HartmanIn Memory of Mary Ann Love, sister

of Sister Mary Walter Love & MaryAnn Love Hartman RIP 2/20/2018Jane HartneyDorothy C. HausleIn Memory of Helen ReillyPatricia HaylesIn Honor of the Sisters who taught

at St. Patrick’s in Java CenterAlice & James HazelIn Memory of Sisters Margaret

Ann & Alice Callaghan & in Honorof Sister Philip Marie CirincioneMaureen HealyKathleen B. HeffernIn Memory of Robert HeffernDeanna HefnerIn Memory of Henry & Dorothy

HefnerSharon L. HerdleinIn Memory of the Class of 1968

50th reunionRobert J. HeydenIn Memory of Margaret Mary

Heyden Collins Jane HibschweilerIn Honor of Sister Bea Manzella

& Sister Meg Norris


Jane HibschweilerIn Honor of Sister Bea Manzella

& Sister Meg NorrisRobert W. HickeyIn Memory of Sister Mary Walter LoveJacqueline Diehl HillIn Honor of the “Sisters”Debra E. Hilton In Memory of Sister Rita Barrett &

in Honor of Sister Marie KerwinJennifer HoffmanSandra Piazza HollandIn Memory of Rose & Joseph PiazzaJanet HolzerIn Memory of Mary Wilheln, class

of 1942 Karen A. HopkinsIn Memory of Sister Gertrude

Klein (Aunt Gert)David & Linda HoranIn Honor of Sister Barbara Horan,

SSJMichael & Karen HoranIn Honor of Sister Barbara HoranJoseph & Barbara HuberIn Memory of Aloysius & Gertrude

HuberDr. & Mrs. Gregory HudeckiIn Honor of Sister Bea ManzellaElizabeth Hulcoop KingsmanMary HurleyIn Memory of Helen ReillyMargaret E. HylantIn Memory of Sister Agnes ClareKathleen JamesIn Memory of Sister Gertrude KleinGene F. JankowskiIn Memory of Sally Ritzenthaler

JankowskiJoseph & Maureen JendreskySally JezierskiAmy JohnsonIn Honor of Sister Judith JustingerClaire E. JohnsonIn Honor of all community members

of SSJClaire E. JohnsonIn Memory of Sister Agnes Clare& Sister CecileDiane JordanMaureen KabanaIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunionTimothy & Rosemary KaneIn Honor of Sister Rita KaneLinda KanotiIn Memory of deceased members

of the Class of 1961Mary Lu Lindner KayeIn Memory of Sister Rita Kane &

in Honor of Judith Martin Rosemary C. Zdzieblo KeeleyIn Honor of Sister Bea ManzellaJoanne B. KelleherIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th Reunion

Rev. Msgr. James G. KellyIn Memory of Sister M. Timothy

Dempsey SSJHelen J. KerwinIn Memory of Mary MorrowSister Marie KerwinIn Memory of Mary MorrowNabil M. KhalilRev. Gary R. KiblerMary Beth Robinson KingIn Memory of Mary & Roy Robinson

& In Honor of Mary & John KingRosemary Cirincione KirmaierIn Memory of Anthony & Mary

CirincioneMarcelle M. KirschIn Memory of Classmates at St.

Boniface School ‘47Margery Metz Kirst In Memory of Jane Metz Silner ‘43Fran & Ann KlockeIn Memory of Sisters Monica

Marie Lahiff, Agnes Clare Hatch &Raphael BrickDr. & Mrs. Robert KlockeIn Memory of Sisters Monica

Marie Lahiff, Raphael Brick &Agnes Clare HatchEllen E. KoesslerKenneth & Paula Koessler, Jr. Betty J. KollerPeter KooshoianArthur & Joan KornackiFran & Casey Kozminski In Memory of Kozminski & Swiec

familiesAdele KrausIn Memory of my husband Dr.

John J. KrausJoanne Corda KreherDoris KreuzIn Memory of Sister Joan Campana,

Diane Manuel & John Crocker & inHonor of Sisters Joan Wagner,Margy & Bea Manzella, Mary AnnKolb & Dorothy FeltzIrma KreuzerIn Memory of the SSJ’s in my lifeLucretia KriegerIn Honor of Sisters Bette DiCesare,

Bea Manzella & Margy ManzellaRobert A. Krieter Jeremiah J. Hayes & ChristineKroetsch In Honor of Sister Marion ZimmerJohn & Pam KroetschIn Memory of Gladys E. Schaef &

in Honor of Sister Marion ZimmerJoAnn E. KrohnIn Honor of the Class of 1968 50thReunionZane & Lisa KuhlIn Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Robert

Reinhardt & in Honor of Sister MaryJo Colucci

Betty DiCanio KulpaIn Memory of deceased classmates;

MSJA Class of 1969John & Patricia LaFalceIn Honor of Sister Bea ManzellaMarie Ferger LaJoieIn Honor the Class of 1944Marilyn LambLouise & Edmond LampsonIn Memory of Sister Thecla & in

Honor of Sister MarthaKathy LangleyIn Honor of Sister Maureen DanahyLinda M. LarouereDeborah Larwood In Memory of Katherine LarwoodAnn & James LawsonMary Ann LauricellaIn Memory of Sister Rita Kane,

Arlene Lauricella Krzyzynski & Anthony ColucciMargaret LazarzIn Memory of Edward LazarzMarian Lazickas In Memory of Gerald C. Whalen Robert LehnerIn Memory of Laurie LehnerRoy LehnerIn Memory of my Mother & FatherBernice B. LeisingIn Memory of Sister Gerard Matella

& in Honor of Sister Mary GloseDennis & Catherine LennonIn Memory of Sister Mary LintnerRuth Haberkorn LeopoldNora LetourneauIn Memory of Sister Mary TousleyLee Ann LevesqueIn Memory of Zollitsch familyMargaret West LewalskiMarjorie Lewis Dorothy M. LienIn Memory of Sister Gertrude

KleinRev. Stewart Lindsay, OSFSSusan E. LittellRobbin Ellis LombardoIn Memory of Sue MayThomas A. Lombardo Jr. MD In Memory of the Sisters who

taught at St. Aloysius GonzagaSchoolBarbara A. LoomisJanet Leberer LopezIn Honor Sister Bea ManzellaThomas & Christina LoTempioIn Honor of Sister Bea ManzellaThomas & Roberta LoveIn Memory of Sister Mary Walter

LoveValeria LucasIn Memory of Sister Rita Kane &

in Honor of Sisters Theresa Moore& Mary Glose

Patricia Beilein LudickIn Honor of all the Sisters John Ludwig In Memory of Sister Jane Ludwig,

SSJ & Helen M. LudwigGloria LumsdenIn Memory of Norrine WhisselElaine LuparelloMary A. LynchIn Memory of Sister Karen Klimczak

& Klimczak family & in Honor ofSister Mary Anne ButlerMary Jo Dobmeier MacroIn Memory of Mary Ann Manning

CanfieldSandra L. MadejskiMargaret M. MaggioIn Memory of Sisters Monica

Marie, Raphael Brick & AgnesClare HatchSusan Mauri MaggiottoIn Honor of Sisters Mary Jeanne

& Peter EymardMary Lynne MaherIn Memory of Sisters Antoinette

Flury, Kathryn Kennedy & Suzanne& in Honor Sister Michelle BeiterBernie & Heidi MahonIn Memory of Sister Grace RollJudith A. MajorIn Honor of Sister Mary Ann ButlerMary E. ManciniIn Memory of Sister Maura O’MaraDon MannoIn Memory of Sister Marie LouiseJo Ann MaraschielloIn Memory of Sister Alice CallaghanElizabeth B. MarcheseIn Honor of Sister Bea Manzella,

thank you for your example ofkindness, faith and love of learningPatricia A. MariniCarolyn Reed MarlinIn Honor of Reed/Marlin familiesLynn Marie Smith MartinIn Memory of Donald Smith &

Dan Martin & in Honor of CherylKishbaugh & Mary StaleyAnn MartinIn Memory of Sister Alice

Williams & Pat BingemanMichael & Anna MartinIn Honor of Sister Theresa MooreLucille C. MattelianoIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunionLenore A. MaurerIn Memory of Poor Souls Bob & Patti Ireland MayIn Memory of Mary McLaughlin

IrelandRobert J. May Jr. In Memory of Sister Jeanette May


Robert J. May Jr. In Memory of Sister Jeanette MayChristine Schlagter McCannIn Memory of Sister Mary Anne

DevineMsgr. Leo McCarthyIn Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Daniel

McCarthy & familyMaribeth McCarthy In Memory of Jane Ludwig & in

Honor of Sister Mary Margaret NorrisBarbara Cisek McGarveyIn Memory of Patricia McFarland

Spence ‘56Barbara Anne McGuffieNora Beiter McGuireNancy & Philip McIntyreIn Honor of Sisters Suzanne, Cecile

and BeaLinda Manzella McLain“I am forever grateful for the

educational, spiritual, character &civic foundation the SSJs providedme for 12 years at MSJA grammarSchool ’69 & Academy ‘73”Richard & Carol McLaughlinIn Honor of Sister Michele BeiterPatricia McLeanIn Honor of the Class of ’61 MSJAThomas McMahonIn Memory of the Gaughan sisters:

Stella, Katherine & Mary AgnesMary Jean Fronczak McSpaddenIn Memory of John W. & Jean

FronczakHelene Guarnieri MehnertIn Memory of Paul Guarnieri &

Ann Guarnieri LawsonEverett T. MercerMargaret MergenhagenIn Memory of Helen ReillyShirley MerkertIn Memory of Cecilia ValenteAnne E. MeyerIn Memory of Clarinda Moslow

MeyerJoan MeyerIn Memory of Sister Rita KaneGeorge M. MeyerhoferIn Memory of Edna MeyerhoferRichard MilewiczKathy Maurin MillerIn Memory of my sisters Alice

Maurin DeLuca and Patsy MaurinPhilippsPatricia MilitelloIn Honor of Sister Mary Pat MurphyGeorge V. MillerIn Memory of Carol Harrington MillerRaymond & Lucy MissertIn Memory of Sister Agnes Clare

Hatch

Maureen MonesiIn Memory of the Barry familyMary Lovello MooreIn Honor of the Sisters of St. JosephFannie MorganteIn Honor of Sister Philip MarieCarol MoscatiElizabeth S. MuelhlbauerIn Memory of Mary L. Stock O’MaraNancy MullenIn Memory of Viola Provino, my

motherKathy & Ted MuellerIn Honor of Sister Michele BeiterNancy Schaefer MurrayIn Memory of Sisters Mary Anne

Devine & M. Arsenia CampbellMr. & Mrs. Raymond E. Naber Jr.In Honor of Sister Bea ManzellaBarbara Brodziak NappoIn Memory of my deceased family

membersMary Corda NethIn Memory of Josephine &

George CordaJames E. NikischerIn Memory of Michele Traum

NikischerPeg NicholsonIn Memory of Daneen D’Arcy O’KeefeLois A. NormanIn Memory of my parents,

Kathryn & Albert VertinoAngela A. Zeinz NowakIn Memory of Gertrude Zeinz

Rupke’37 & Sister Marie Constance,my mentor & good friendLinda NowakowskiIn Memory of Helen Nowakowski,

my aunt Helen Jegierski & mycousin Gregory KorczakMark C. O’ConnorIn Memory of Robert & Mary

O’ConnorFather Terry M. OdienIn Memory of Sisters De La Salle,

Theophane & Rita Kane and inHonor of Sister Laurenita ZogbyDenise O’DonnellJackie O’Donnell In Honor of Sister Virginia Young

SSJRose Marie LaDuca O’NeilIn Memory of Frank O’NeilMsgr. Kevin T. O’NeillIn Memory of Sister Ann Therese

HedgesNorbert D. OrlowskiMary Beth Harder OrrangeIn Memory of Virginia Daigler

Harder ‘38

Kathleen Oshaunessy In Memory of Sisters Mary Anne

Devine & Joan Campana & inHonor of Marion ZimmerRobert & Deanna PaganiIn Memory of Sister Mary Morrissey

in Honor of Sister Bea ManzellaAnne PainterIn Honor of all the Sisters who

touch our lives each day & in Memoryof Sisters Madeline, Rita Kane,Mary Lintner, & all those who havegone before usGeorge & Gertrude PanacciIn Honor of Sister Dorothy DeMariaGina Amato PantanoIn Honor of all the wonderful Sis-

ters who were teachers at MSJAMary ParadaIn Memory of Sister Ann Therese

HedgesMarilyn Stock PautlerIn Memory of the Class of 1953Sharon Clyde PearsonIn Memory of Sister Mary Magdalen

ClydeRichard & Karen PenfoldIn Memory of the Sisters who

taught us in grade school in the1950’sElizabeth PeszkoIn Memory of Helen ReillyAnn PetersIn Memory of Helen C. ReillyMarie PetersonIn Honor of the Sisters of St. JosephPhyllis D. PfalzgrafAnne PorrecaIn Memory of Rev. Martin

Mahoney SJSuzanne Piersa In Honor of Sister Bea Manzella

Marianne J. PintabonaIn Memory of Angelo PintabonaRosalie Coppola PoortenIn Memory of Rita Anne Coppola

Flessa, Gerry Coppola LaManto,Rosaria Longo Holland, Joan TupiLimeniaKaryn L. Kramer Porempski Mary G. Torchia PotterIn Memory of Christopher D. Potter

& in Honor of the Class of 1953Marjorie & Richard PowellWilliam & Marilyn PrivettJoseph PulaIn Memory of Patricia O’Donnell Pula Susan & Sam PuleoIn Memory of Marilyn Boggs Barbara G. RadiceIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunion

Concetta RaoMary Lou Schmitt RathJanet RebhanIn Memory of Sisters John Maron

& Timothy Dempsey & in Honor ofBette DiCesareJudith Czora RebmanIn Memory of Jessica Czora

ConmyJacquelyn Czora RebmanIn Memory of Joyce Czora FriedmanMary Kimmerle RecchioIn Memory of my sister JeanPatricia Carl RechinIn Memory of my husband Carl &

son Mark & Olive & Jim Connors(parents) Jim Connors (brother) &in Honor of Sister Phyllis ConnorsMaureen ReillyIn Memory of Helen C. ReillyFlorence Rembold Jean RemboldJim & Mary RemenickyIn Memory of Sister M. Leo XavierPaul J. RhinehartIn Memory of my late parents &

several relatives & friendsMary Ann Kelly RichardsonIn Memory of Mary Kathryn Irwin KellyFrank RiforgiatoIn Memory of the Class of 1966

Elementary SchoolLawrence RobertsIn Memory of Leo & Marjorie

RobertsPatricia RobertsMary Anne RollIn Memory of Helen ReillyMargaret RomingerMargaret RootIn Memory of Rosemary BorisPam Hofer RoseIn Memory of Sister Mary JohnCarol RothAnna Marie Pope RozekIn Memory of Sister Rita Kane-1

year anniversaryEthelyn RusnakIn Honor of Catherine RusnakCynthia M. RymarczykIn Memory of Edward & Emily

Rymarczyk & Joseph & SalomeaPytelRev. Paul P. SaboRosemary A. SaccoIn Memory of Kathleen Donnelly

BartholKaren Glasser SandersonMary Ann SansoneIn Memory of my mother,

Josephine Sansone


Maureen SatchellIn Memory of Doris Demers – my

motherSister Liz Savage In Memory of Sisters Joan Campana

& Suzanne RodriguezBarbara Repetski SawdyeIn Memory of Terry McDonald

Payne; Mary Ann Walz Blesniak ‘49Marian Muscarelli ScadutoIn Memory of Jerome Scaduto &

Muscarelli & Scaduto familiesDr. Daniel P. SchaeferRichard M. SchausDonna Wills ScheederIn Memory of Deha & Joseph WillsDavid E. Schimpf Carol A. Provino SchiralliMichele SchmidtEllen Mack SchultzIn Honor of MSJA Class of 1954Sandra SchwartzRaymond SchwendlerIn Memory of FlorenceSchwendlerPatricia Garvey SciandraIn Memory of mother & father, Mr.

& Mrs. Cyril P. Garvey Diane SciolinoIn Memory of the Andrew L. Sciolino

FamilyMaria ScrivaniIn Honor of Sister Charlene

FontanaMarilyn H. SeditaIn Memory of Rita Hemstock &

Hon. Frank A. Sedita Jr. James & Mary SelmensbergerFrancis J. Seymour Jr. Carol Wright Shea Pat ShefferIn Memory of Sisters Maureen &

PerpetuaJohn W. & Dolores H. Sheele In Memory of Irene M. Sheele

MSJA ’49 & Sisters who taught atSt. Matthews School 1940-48Jan B. SheridanIn Honor of Sister Joan WagnerJanet Ehlers SimmethIn Memory of Fred & Marie

EhlersJean M. SingletonIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunionGrace M. SinicropiIn Memory of Helen C. ReillyPaul J. SmaldoneMary Anne Hoak SmithIn Memory of Karen Wilson Clark ‘71

Mary Jane SmithIn Memory of Sister St. Mark & in

Honor of Sister Mary Jo ColucciNancy SmithIn Memory of Marie & Bill SmithNorma SmithRuth H. SmithIn Memory of deceased members

of the Class of 1951 MSJAMary Banda SmythIn Memory of Teresa Terrose

Menza ’38 MSJAKathy & Tony SojkaKaren SorgiIn Memory of Sister Agnes Clare

Hatch & George J. HatchCindy SowinskiIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunionJoseph H. SpahnIn Memory of Sister George

Marie Attea & Mary Spahn Bill Spaulding In Memory of Sisters M. Raphael

Brick SSJ & Georgiana SchlachterSSJPatricia A. SpencerDonna SperazzKathleen Maxwell StachewiczIn Honor of Sister Philip Marie

CirincioneDeborah Ann StadlerIn Memory of the Class of 1968

50th reunionClarence & Ann Westwood StaffordIn Honor of & in Thanksgiving for

the Sisters of St. JosephJoanne StahlIn Memory of Sister Agnes Marie

& Patricia HoenEarl StantonIn Memory of Barbara Keiffer

StantonGary StarckIn Memory of Marie StarckShirley M. SteinIn Memory of my mother Martha

BradlErika SteinigerMary Lee SulkowskiElizabeth & John SullivanMaureen Haley SummersIn Memory of Sisters St. Leonard,

Sylvester, Mercedes & IsabelCharlotte M. SwartzIn Memory of Stadler family & in

Honor of Swartz familyKaren SynorIn Memory of Sister Rita KaneHenry SzymanskiIn Memory of Susan Braun

Szymanski

Pat ThomanBeverly ThomasIn Memory of Cecelia ValenteBeverly A. Thomas In Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunionCharlene TretyakShirley A. TrimmPatricia TrimperJoyce TroyIn Honor of the Class of 1951Mary Beth Klee – Javier ValenzuelaKathy Lang VersoIn Memory of Sister Mary Walz &

Marg HeydenLarry & Janet VitaIn Memory of Anthony & Margaret

GioeliAnita M. & Edward P. Van VolkenburgJanet Volk In Memory of Marjorie VolkJane Lankes VollmerMr. & Mrs. Leonard WagnerIn Honor of Sister Ellen McCarthyNorma M. WagnerKathleen Gurbacki WalczakIn Memory of Leonard M.

Walczak Jr.Mary Ann Seguin WalchIn Memory of all the Sisters who

taught meHenry & Rosemary WaldenRosemary WalshIn Memory of Kate MaleckRichard & Mary Lee WaltersVivian WaltzIn Memory of the Rev. Thomas

M. WaltzKaren McDonald WanglerPatricia Sciandra WardIn Memory of my brother Peter S.

SciandraGwendolyn B. WarrenIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunionAlfred J. Wasielewski In Memory of Sister Mary Carmen

Badame & Marie G. WasielewskiMary Ann Fruehauf Wegner In Memory of Eugene & Jean

FruehaufMary E. Peterson WeidigIn Honor of MSJA Class of 1968reunion Joann WeigIn Memory of Francis & Geraldine

DeahnaDiana M. WeirichIn Memory of all SSJs & in Honor

of all SSJs

Chris Sorgi & Jeff WeissMary Weiss In Memory of Ed & Esther Rick &

in Honor of Brian & Bev RickGeorge WelchSandra Whistler In Memory of Sisters Monica &

Mary Walter Love Cindy WhiteIn Memory of Mary A. White &

John Justin White, my parentsCol. Howard & Nancy Wilcox Jr. The Wild Family In Honor of Barbara DieboldTeri & David WillerVirginia DeFranco WilliamsLinda M. WojcikIn Memory of Bernadine HaakHelene Nelson WoppererIn Honor of Special IntentionDr. Susan & Carol W. WrightIn Memory of Sisters Rita Barrett

& Winifred FoxMargret WrobelIn Memory of Michael Joseph

WrobelCarol S. WrzosekIn Honor of the Class of 1968

50th reunionAudrey Wydysh In Memory of Anthony & Caroline

StephanMaria Costa YeeIn Honor of the good works of the

Sisters of St. JosephPatricia YetterKristina YoungIn Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Jay

YoungNoreen M. ZaccagninoRuth ZbrzeznyCindy ZembrykiIn Memory of Sisters Rita Kane,

Winifred, Frances Roberts, MaryTousley, Joan CampanaDorothy Santillo ZuccolilloIn Memory of Michael &

Josephine SantilloE. Bruce & Marcia ZunnerIn Memory of Sister Thecla

Joseph & in Honor of Sister MarthaJosephKathy & Doug ZureckIn Memory of Sister Frances

Roberts – my Aunt


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