SISTER JEAN VOGEL, GNSH - Age 91, formerly Sister Stella Maris, died February 10, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA in her 64th year of religious life. This lifelong educator served in faculty and administrative positions at the elementary, secondary and college levels and was engaged in adult education in parish and diocesan settings. Sister Jean served thirteen years in several administrative positions at D'Youville College, including: Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Assistant and Dean of Arts and Sciences and Assistant Registrar. She received her BS in Elementary Education from Geneseo State Teachers College and an MA in Administration and Supervision in Elementary Education from Northwestern University. Prior to entering the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart she taught in Highland Park, IL and Rochester, NY. Additional education ministry as a Grey Nun included High Schools in Philadelphia and Yardley, PA and Atlanta, GA. Utilizing her teaching and administrative skills, she served in the Diocese of Trenton as Co-Director of the RENEW program and later as Associate Director/ Director of the Office of Evangelization and Parish Life from 1984-90. Called to Intracommunity service, she was the Superior of the Grey Nun Motherhouse Infirmary from 1990-97. "Retiring" at that time she continued to serve within the Congregation until 2002 and also volunteered at Chandler Hall Hospice and Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home. In 2008 her retirement years became a Ministry of Prayer. When her health needs required additional care she moved to St. Joseph Manor in 2010 where she cheerfully greeted companions, staff and visitors until her death. Daughter of the late Karl and Amelia Kiefer Vogel, she was born January 1, 1926 In Cohocton, NY. In addition to her religious congregation she is survived by her sister, Anne Watson, and nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother, George. Services at the Holy Redeemer Sisters Chapel, 521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM preceded by a viewing from 9:30 to 10:15 AM Burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Beck-Givnish Funeral Home, Inc. Donations in memory of Sister Jean may be made to the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, 14500 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19116
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