In Memoriam

Sister Charlene Altemose, MSC 1934 – 2017 Sister Charlene touched the lives of many through her varied ministries.  From 1955 to 1966 she taught grades one through eight in St. John, Allentown, SS. Cyril and Methodius in Reading, St. Michael, Lansford, and St. John, Haycock.  Her former students remember her very interesting and enjoyable classes. …

Sister Eileen Kantz, MSC 1947 – 2017 Sister Eileen grew up in a family of five brothers and sisters. She encountered the MSC Sisters at an early age since she was taught by them in Our Lady of Hungary Elementary School in her home town.  She entered our congregation as a candidate in 1945.  This…

Sister Andrea Versavage, MSC 1925 – 2016 Sister Andrea grew up in a family of six girls and always remained close to her sisters and family members. She entered our congregation in 1947. Sister Andrea’s first place of ministry was Villa St. Elizabeth where she lovingly cared for the elderly. In 1958, she went to…

Sister Janet Gallant, MSC (Sister Francette) 1937 – 2016 Sister Janet was the eldest of four sisters and two brothers.  Having discovered our community in a Catholic magazine, she entered our aspirancy, Mount Saint Michael High School, in 1952. Sister Janet was an excellent elementary teacher. The children knew she cared about them and she…

Sister M. Maureen, MSC (Mary Rose Tarafas) 1918 – 2009 Sister Maureen began life in Northampton, Pennsylvania in the loving and faith-filled home of Joseph and Sophia Tarafas, immigrants from Hungary.  Life for Mary Rose and her family centered around Our Lady of Hungary Parish where the seven Tarafas children attended the elementary school under…

Sister M. Catherine, MSC (Veronica A. Reinhart) 1915 – 2009 As the second oldest of four children, Veronica grew up in St. Henry’s Parish where our Sisters taught in the parish school.  She attended Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School in Philadelphia.  With her parents’ blessing, she entered our congregation in 1935.  A year after her…

Sister M. Bernadette, MSC (Rose Helen Lichman) 1926 – 2009 As one of seven children, Rose grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania where our sisters taught in the elementary school of St. John the Baptist Parish.  Her devout parents gave their blessing when she asked to enter the aspirancy.  After completing her high school education in…

Sister M. Annette, MSC (Helen Juna (Dzuna)) 1918 – 2010 Sister Annette came to know the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart as her teachers in St. Michael School in Lansford, Pennsylvania.  With her parents’ blessing, she entered the newly begun aspirancy in Reading in 1932. Helen Juna was an excellent student – a seeker…

Sister Rose, MSC (M. Deodata) (Rosina Anna Lechner) 1907 – 2011 Sister Rose came to the United States as a child with her parents.  They settled with other “Burgenlanders” to work in the cement mills of Nazareth, Pennsylvania.  The Lechner family felt most at home, however, at Holy Family Parish, a church and school under…

Sister M. Mildred, MSC (Helen Imrisek) 1918 – 2011 Sister Mildred was nurtured in love and faith by her parents, both of whom emigrated from Slovakia.  They made a home for their six children in Lansford, Pennsylvania and centered their lives around St. Michael Parish where all of their children were educated by our Sisters…