Sister Bernice Marie Balint, SS.C.M. “86”

Danville, Pennsylvania – Sister Bernice Marie Balint SS C.M. died at Sunset Hospice at Emmanuel Center in Danville on Sept. 19, 2026. Irene Margaret Theresa Balint was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Maco) Balint. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on Dec. 12, 1940, the youngest of 5 children.

Sister Bernice attended Saint Cyril and Methodius Commercial High School and graduated from Harding High School in Bridgeport, Conn. After working for a year as a medical secretary, she entered the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius from Saint Cyril and Methodius Parish in Bridgeport, Conn., on Jan. 31, 1959, and was professed on Aug. 10, 1961.

Sister Bernice Marie received her Bachelor’s in Education from Marywood University in Scranton, and a Masters in Educational Administration from Fairfield University in Connecticut. She served in the ministry of education for most of her Religious Life, as a teacher in Perth Amboy, N.J., Phoenixville, Pa., Hazleton, Pa., Merrillville, Ind., Chicago, Ill., Yonkers, N.Y., and Harrisburg. She also served as General Secretary for the Congregation and served as a member of the Community Treasurer’s Office. When Sister Bernice Marie retired from her very active ministry, she was engaged in the Ministry of Prayer and Hospitality at Maria Hall in Danville.

One of her favorite quotes was “Do small things with great love.” This captures the essence of her spirituality: that life is measured not by accomplishments, but by the love one brings to others.

Sister is survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral Services and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Maria Hall in Danville, beginning with the Rosary at 10:45 a.m., the Wake service at 11:15 a.m., and the Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m., followed by burial in the Sisters’ cemetery.