Father Herman (Robert) Benedict Czaster, OFM Conv., 86, a Franciscan Friar of Our Lady of the Angels Province, died peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Enfield, Connecticut. Born in Buffalo, on Sept. 7, 1938, he was the only child of the late Benedict and Stella (Karas) Czaster, who owned a restaurant together in Buffalo. […]
Sister Marigene Kennedy, who served as teacher, principal and administrator, died July 29, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse in Allegany. For 71 years she faithfully lived her vows to God through her ministry and life in community. Born Oct. 2, 1929, in Philadelphia, Marigene attended schools in Pennsylvania before graduating from the Moore Institute of […]
After 73 years in religious life, Sister Helen Lodge, OSF, passed away May 22, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse. She was 94. Born Dec. 21, 1929, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the daughter of Richard and Louise Kloss Lodge attended St. Peter Grammar School in Pleasantville, New Jersey, and graduated from Holy Spirit High School […]
