“Be diligent in serving
the poor. Love the poor,
honor them, my children,
as you would honor
Christ Himself.”

St. Louise de Marillac

 

 

In Memoriam

Sister Helen Berson

Sister Helen Berson

Sister Helen Berson died Jan. 15, 2024, at the age of 86 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity. Sister Helen was born on June 14, 1937, to Joseph J. and Margaret (Evers) Berson in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was one of three children, having a sister and a brother. She was a Sister of Charity for 68 years. READ MORE.

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Sister Juanita Marie Gonzales

Sister Juanita Marie Gonzales

Sister Juanita Marie Gonzales died Dec. 29, 2023, at the age of 85 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity. Sister Juanita Marie was born on July 26, 1938, to Fidencie and Juanita (Sanches) Gonzales in Santa Rita, New Mexico. She was the eighth of 14 children, seven boys and seven girls. She was a Sister of Charity for 63 years. READ MORE.

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Sister Joseph Ellen Noppenberger

Sister Joseph Ellen Noppenberger

Sister Joseph Ellen Noppenberger died Dec. 16, 2023, at the age of 96 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity. Sister Joseph Ellen was born on April 22, 1927, to Joseph G. and Lucille (O’Hearn) Noppenberger in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was one of four children, having two sisters and one brother. She was a Sister of Charity for 74 years. READ MORE.

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Sister Teresa Dutcher

Sister Teresa Dutcher

Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Teresa Dutcher died Nov. 5, 2023 at the age of 74 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati. Visitation for S. Teresa will be Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the back of the Motherhouse Chapel until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Sisters of Charity Cremains Garden. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed. READ MORE.

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Sister Marion Agnes Boeddeker

Sister Marion Agnes Boeddeker

Sister Marion Agnes Boeddeker died Oct. 27, 2023 at the age of 99 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Marion Agnes was born on Feb. 22, 1924 to William A. and Julia (Steuwer) Boeddeker in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the fifth child of 15 children, seven girls and eight boys. She was a Sister of Charity for 71 years. READ MORE

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S. Carol Joan McCarthy

S. Carol Joan McCarthy

Sister Carol Joan McCarthy died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at the age of 91 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Carol was born on April 7, 1932 to Daniel J. and Irma (Dohse) McCarthy in Dayton, Ohio. She had a twin sister and two brothers. She was a Sister of Charity for 72 years. READ MORE

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S. Josetta Marie Chu

S. Josetta Marie Chu

Sister Josetta Marie Chu died Oct. 6, 2023, at the age of 91 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Josetta Marie was born on Jan. 4, 1932, to Y.K. Chu and Susan Lin Chu in Hupeh, China. She was the second oldest of seven children, five girls and two boys. She was a Sister of Charity for 63 years.

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S. Maureen Donovan

S. Maureen Donovan

Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Maureen Donovan died at the age of 96 in McLaren Bay Regional Hospital, Bay City, Michigan. Sister Maureen was born on April 29, 1927 to John J. and Loretta (Carew) Donovan in Bernard, Iowa. She was the sixth of nine children, six girls and three boys. She was a Sister of Charity for 79 years.

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S. Marie Vincentia Roney

S. Marie Vincentia Roney

Sister Marie Vincentia Roney died June 1, 2023 at the age of  90 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Marie Vincentia was born on July 8, 1932 to Edward M. and Josephine (Lerch) Roney in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was one of 13 children, six girls and seven boys. She was a Sister of Charity for 71 years. READ MORE.

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Remembering S. Irene Mraz

Remembering S. Irene Mraz

S. Irene (Mary Michaelene) Mraz died April 30, 2023 at the age of 89 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Irene was born on Aug. 24, 1933 to Michael and Mary (Sudzina) Mraz in Campbell, Ohio. She was the youngest of seven children, four girls and three boys. She was a Sister for 74 years, entering the Vincentian Sisters of Charity in Bedford, Ohio in 1948. READ MORE.

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Remembering S. Helen Cranley

Remembering S. Helen Cranley

S. Helen Cranley died April 18, 2023 at the age of 94 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Read More.

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Remembering S. Ann David Wojtylka

Remembering S. Ann David Wojtylka

S. Ann David Wojtylka died Dec. 25, 2022 at the age of 90 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. S. Ann David was born on Sept. 7, 1932 to Frank and Mary Anne (Pospahala) Wojtylka in Cokedale, Colorado. She was the younger of two children. She was a Sister of Charity for 67 years.

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Remembering S. Emily Anne Phelan

Remembering S. Emily Anne Phelan

S. Emily Anne Phelan died Dec. 16, 2022 at the age of  98 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Emily Anne was born on July 14, 1925, to Eugene F. and Eunice (Reed) Phelan in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was the oldest of seven children, three girls and four boys. She was a Sister of Charity for 80 years.

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Remembering S. Florence Sliva

Remembering S. Florence Sliva

S. Florence Sliva died Nov. 29, 2022 at the age of 92 in Mother Margaret Hall. S. Florence was born with a twin sister on May 1, 1930 to Francis and Anna (Papcun) Sliva in Cleveland, Ohio. She was one of nine children. She was a Sister of Charity for 77 years.

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Remembering S. Marilyn Joseph Czarnecki

Remembering S. Marilyn Joseph Czarnecki

S. Marilyn Joseph Czarnecki died Oct. 23, 2022 at the age of 87 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Marilyn Joseph was born on Sept. 9, 1935 to Joseph and Cecilia (Norkanicez) Czarnecki in Jackson, Michigan. She was the youngest of five children, four girls and one boy. She was a Sister of Charity for 69 years.

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Remembering S. Marie Alice Moran

Remembering S. Marie Alice Moran

Sister Marie Alice Moran died Sept. 12, 2022 at the age of 98 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Marie Alice was born on Dec. 14, 1923 to Edward G. and Alice (Cavanaugh) in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was one of eight children, six girls and two boys. She was a Sister of Charity for 79 years.

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Remembering S. Marie Evelyn Dow

Remembering S. Marie Evelyn Dow

Marie Evelyn Dow died Aug. 2, 2022 at the age of 96 in Mother Margaret Hall. S. Marie Evelyn was born on June 13, 1926 to Frank R. and Maria (Campos) Dow in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was the fourth of eight children, four girls and four boys. She was a Sister of Charity for 75 years.

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S. Mary Laura Miceli

S. Mary Laura Miceli

S. Mary Laura Miceli died July 25, 2022 at the age of 95 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Cincinnati, Ohio. Read more.

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S. Claire Foken

S. Claire Foken

S. Claire Foken died July 11, 2022 at the age of 98 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Mount St. Joseph , Ohio. Sister Claire was born on Nov. 12, 1923 to William and Magdalena (Hilsendagen) Foken in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was a Sister of Charity for 81 years.

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S. Anna Maria Ahl

S. Anna Maria Ahl

S. Anna Maria Ahl died April 26, 2022 at the age of 96 in Mother Margaret Hall, the nursing facility for the Sisters of Charity, Delhi Township, Cincinnati. Ohio.

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