SISTER JOHN FRANCIS DANKO 90, departed this life September 1, 2017, in the seventy third year of her religious life. DOROTHY RUTH DANKO was one of three children born to Frances (Strasek) and John Danko in Swissvale, PA. Both her sister, Virginia, and her brother, John, have predeceased her. She leaves her sister-in-law and several devoted nieces, nephews and their spouses and families who treasured their visits with her over the years and in her latest illness. Inspired by her mothers love of her faith and the life of Sister Liguori, Sister John Francis responded in 1944 to God's call to be a Sister of Divine Providence. After her profession of vows, she taught at St. Norbert's in Oberbrook, later moving to New England, as one of the pioneer Sisters in the ministry of education at Sacred Heart School in Kingston, MA. This ministry spanned 54 years and was marked by many special achievements. Sister was a beloved teacher, "dorm mother" and administrator. Serving as Principal and later Vice Principal of Sacred Heart Junior High School, she once wrote that she "wanted to inspire her students to dream and to follow their dreams." As a sister in community, Sister John Francis added a calm presence wherever she was. She had an avid interest in all those around her and prayed fervently for the many needs of her family, and friends in the world. Her life was a faithful revelation of God's loving Providence for anyone who met her.
Published in The Boston Globe on Sept. 4, 2017
SISTER JOHN FRANCIS DANKO 90, departed this life September 1, 2017, in the seventy third year of her religious life. DOROTHY RUTH DANKO was one of three children born to Frances (Strasek) and John Danko in Swissvale, PA. Both her sister, Virginia, and her brother, John, have predeceased her. She leaves her sister-in-law and several devoted nieces, nephews and their spouses and families who treasured their visits with her over the years and in her latest illness. Inspired by her mothers love of her faith and the life of Sister Liguori, Sister John Francis responded in 1944 to God's call to be a Sister of Divine Providence. After her profession of vows, she taught at St. Norbert's in Oberbrook, later moving to New England, as one of the pioneer Sisters in the ministry of education at Sacred Heart School in Kingston, MA. This ministry spanned 54 years and was marked by many special achievements. Sister was a beloved teacher, "dorm mother" and administrator. Serving as Principal and later Vice Principal of Sacred Heart Junior High School, she once wrote that she "wanted to inspire her students to dream and to follow their dreams." As a sister in community, Sister John Francis added a calm presence wherever she was. She had an avid interest in all those around her and prayed fervently for the many needs of her family, and friends in the world. Her life was a faithful revelation of God's loving Providence for anyone who met her.
Published in The Boston Globe on Sept. 4, 2017
