M. Bertille Janek, SCN

M. Bertille Janek, SCN, 92, entered eternal life on December 18, 2010, at Vincentian Home, Pittsburgh, Pa. Sister Bertille entered the Vincentian Sisters of Charity from St. Mathias Parish in Natrona, Pa., on September 2, 1934, and joyfully served God and the Church for 76 years. During her years of ministry Sister served in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greenburg, Pa., as a teacher in elementary education. In the Diocese of Mobile, Ala., she was the principal of St. Jude Educational Center and in Venice, Fla., she was the CCD Coordinator. Sister was the first Director of the Vincentian Child Care Center in Pittsburgh. Later she assumed the duties of Sacristan at Vincentian de Marillac (formerly Villa de Marillac). Sister began her prayer ministry in 2002 and spent her final years at Lourdes Hall in St. Louise Convent.

Sister Bertille was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary Janek; her brothers, John and Louis Janek, and her sister, Mary. She is survived by nieces, a nephew and her Sisters in Community.

Theresa Podlucky, SCN

Theresa Podlucky, SCN, 82, entered eternal life on Friday, December 17, 2010. Born in Johnstown, Pa., Sister Theresa entered the Vincentian Sisters of Charity from SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Johnstown on February 2, 1947, and served God and the Church for 64 years. Sister Theresa served in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg, Pa., as a teacher in both elementary and secondary schools and as a CCD Coordinator.  She spent one year as an instructor in the English language in Ruzomberok, Slovakia. Her other community responsibilities included Vocation Recruiter and Director, Formation Team Director and Aide at the Vincentian Child Development Center. Her final years were spent in the prayer ministry until she became a resident at Vincentian Home where she died.

Sister Theresa received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics from Mount Mercy College (now Carlow University) and a Master of Science in Clothing and Textiles from Penn State University. She also obtained Certification in English from Duquesne University.

Sister Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Gabriel and Margaret Podlucky; brothers Michael, Gabriel, John and Joseph; and sisters, Julia, Yolanda and her twin, Mary Vogatsky.  She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and by her Sisters in Community.