Sister Aurelia M. Cerny

Sister Aurelia (Mary) Cerny, O.S.F.

Sister M. Aurelia, 81, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, United States Province, in her 62nd year of Profession, died on Friday, February 12, 2016, in St. Clare Hospital, Denville, NJ.

Sister entered the community from SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Clifton, N.J. in 1953 and professed her first vows in 1954 at Mount Assisi Convent Chapel in Pittsburgh, PA. She attended classes at Mount Mercy College (Carlow University) and Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA where she earned a B.S. in General Science for secondary school. At Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ she received a Master of Arts majoring in administration and minoring in secondary education.

During her years of ministry, Sister Aurelia taught the primary and middle grades in Canonsburg, Clymer, Bethlehem, Emmaus, and Northampton in Pennsylvania and in Clifton, New Jersey. From 1971 to 2011 she served as principal in West Lawn and Emmaus in Pennsylvania, and in schools in New Milford, Closter, Demarest, and Denville, New Jersey. She spent the last few years volunteering and caring for her family members.

Sister Aurelia was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Julia (Balaga) Cerny, and her brother, Francis. She is survived by her religious community, her sister Margaret Skladany, and her nephews.

Calling Hours are from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 18th, and on Friday, February 19th from 9 to 11 a.m. at Monocacy Manor, Bethlehem, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, Monocacy Manor. Arrangements have been made by Connell Funeral Home, Bethlehem, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the School Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund, 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Calling Hours
Thursday, February 18, 2016
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monacacy Manor
395 Bridle Path Road
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Calling Hours
Friday, February 19, 2016
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monacacy Manor
395 Bridle Path Road
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, February 19, 2016
11:00 AM
Monacacy Manor
395 Bridle Path Road
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

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US
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