January 01, 1970
Sister Madonna Michels, a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, March 19, at the age of 84 and in the 63rd year of her religious life. Sister entered the Congregation of the Vincentian Sisters of Charity from St. Alphonsus Church in Wexford, PA in 1958.
Sr. Madonna earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from LaRoche University and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. Before earning her degree in Social Work, Sr. Madonna taught in elementary schools in the Pittsburgh and Greensburg Dioceses and St. Jude Educational Center in Montgomery, Alabama. Sr. Madonna also served in parish ministry at St. Paul’s Cathedral. As a social worker, she served in Latrobe, PA and Schuyler, Nebraska before serving as Manager of Germaine Harbor for 8 years and then as a Manager of Just-In for 8 years—both high-rise apartments for the elderly in Pittsburgh, PA.
Sr. Madonna always spoke with great affection when speaking of her family, especially her parents. Her father was named Joseph and was a certified carpenter. Because her father and Jesus’ foster father were both carpenters, she felt a special link with Jesus. Throughout her life she had a deep respect for trees and wood products.
The last years of Sr. Madonna’s life were spent in prayer as she patiently suffered her illness at Vincentian Home. She died peacefully on Friday, March 19, the feast of St. Joseph.
Sr. Madonna was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Therese, brothers Joseph D., Kenneth J. and her sisters Mary Ann Dorkin and Nancy Nolan. She is survived by brothers Richard and Ronald, cousin Rev. Kris Stubna, nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received at Sacred Heart Chapel, 8200 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered in Sacred Heart Chapel at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment in the Sister’s cemetery on the Community’s grounds.
Memorial donation may be made to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Office of Congregation Advancement, P.O. Box 9, Nazareth, KY 40048-0009. Arrangements by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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