Sister John Francis Danko, 90, departed this life on 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 pre-deceased 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, friends in the world. Her life was a faithful revelation of God's loving Providence for anyone who met her.
Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday, September 5, at the Providence House, 363 Bishops Highway , Kingston MA, from 2:00 to 5:00PM and 6:00 to 8:00PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 6, at the Sacred Heart High School Chapel, in Kingston at 3:30PM. Interment will follow at the Sisters of Divine Providence Cemetery in Kingston.