Sister Jacqueline Ziobro, SS.C.M. “90”
Sister Jacqueline Ziobro, SS.C.M.
Sister M. Jacqueline Ziobro, SS.C.M. died at Emmanuel Hospice in Danville, PA on Holy Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born in Dupont, PA on November 24, 1930 to Mary Stupak and Edward Ziobro. Dolores Rose Ziobro had 3 siblings, Mary, Edward and Gloria. She attended St. John the Baptist School in Pittston where the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius taught.
After graduating from Pittston High School in June 1948, she entered the SSCM’s on September 8, and was professed on August 9,1951. Her first recollection of wanting to be a Sister came in the second grade. She recalled holding on to her teacher’s Rosary beads during recess. By the time she was in eighth grade she not only participated in the choir but accompanied her teacher to the religious education classes she provided in Laflin, PA. Sister Jacqueline assisted the teacher by listening to the children as they recited their prayers.
Sister Jacqueline served in the ministry of education. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Education from Marywood University in Scranton, PA. Sister taught kindergarten through eighth grade, and also served as a Math and Reading tutor and Librarian. Her teaching took her to Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Indiana, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Her greatest joy was preparing students for the reception of the Sacraments of Penance, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. As part of her ministry, Sister Jacqueline also guided the altar servers, lectors and school patrols. When Sister Jacqueline retired from her very active ministry, she was engaged in the Ministry of Prayer and Hospitality at Maria Hall in Danville, and at Emmanuel Center in Danville, and continued to make yarn dolls to be sent to children on St. Helena Island, SC. She loved to tell stories of years in ministry, especially about serving in Chicago and Bluffton, SC.
Sister Jacqueline was grateful for the mentors and models the Lord provided for her in her formative years. Sister Jacqueline attributed her daily reliance on prayer to her family and Community members. She is especially grateful to her mother for teaching her devotion to the Blessed Mother. Another lesson she learned from her parents and community members is the ability to recognize crosses as blessings. Sister Jacqueline often said that spending time in prayer enabled her to draw the strength that she needed.
Sister Jacqueline’s life was a testimony to being grateful for all God’s gifts. Sister’s life provides us with much to ponder. During her lifetime she dedicated her life to Christ in all circumstances.
Sister Jacqueline is survived by her sister Gloria, and by nephews and nieces.
Funeral Services and a Mass of Christian Burial were held on Thursday April 4, 2024 at Maria Hall in Danville, PA followed by burial in the Sisters’ cemetery.
Donations in memory of Sister Jacqueline can be made to the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Villa Sacred Heart, 1002 Railroad Street, Danville, PA 17821.
