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JOAN ALBAUGH Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2011.

ALBAUGH SR. JOAN, CDP
Of McCandless Twp., on Saturday, December 24, 2011. Sister Joan (formerly known as Sister Mary Donald) ministered in both education and healthcare for more than 40 years. Born in Fredericksburg, Ohio, she entered the Community in St. Louis in 1957. She earned a bachelor's degree in music education from Webster University and a master's of arts in liturgy from Notre Dame. She also earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Webster University. Most of her education ministry was served in the St. Louis area. She taught primarily music and American history at various schools in Illinois and Missouri. She was a teacher and principal at Ascension School (Normandy, MO, 1966-1974). While residing in St. Louis in the 1980s, Sister Joan answered a call to healing ministry and became a registered nurse. She worked for a brief time on the cancer floor of Saint Francis Hospital in Charleston, WV and for 15 years as health promotion nurse at the Cardinal Ritter Institute in St. Louis, MO, until 2001 when she was elected to her Community's leadership team. After serving five years in leadership in Pittsburgh, she assumed the position of co-director at the Pittsburgh motherhouse. Most recently she was involved in the music/liturgy ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Ana (Campo) Albaugh; and brother Herman. She is survived by her sisters, Jacqueline Kinser (Ohio) and Rosalie Hunt (Florida), and Sisters of Divine Providence and Associates throughout the world. Friends received Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Divine Providence Motherhouse. Wake service at 7 p.m. and Tuesday from noon to 3 p.m. Funeral Mass at 3:30 in the Mother of Divine Providence Chapel. Memorials can be made to the Sisters of Divine Providence Ministry Fund in care of the Office of Development, 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Allison Park, PA, 15101-2793, or online at, http://www.divineprovidence web.org/support-us/donate-now.php. Arrangements by ANTHONY G. STAAB FUNERAL HOME, INC. (412)921-1705. Send online condolences to
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Steven Landgraf

January 15, 2012

I was very fortunate to have been taught by the Sisters at Ascension Grade School in Northwoods, Missouri. Sister Mary Donald was my 8th grade teacher, and she, along with Sister Mary Joseph, helped instill and nurture in me many values that have helped me so much in my life. I am especially grateful to Sister Mary Donald for convincing me to stay in the school band when I was on the verge of quitting, as music quickly became and remains a lifelong passion for me. I last saw Sr. Mary Donald in 1970 while visiting former grade school friends in Northwoods. I remember that I almost decided against dropping in to see her. Especially now, I am so glad that I did stop and visit with both her and Sister Mary Joseph. Ironically, I was talking with my wife about Sister Mary Donald on Christmas eve, the very day she died, as I recalled for Jean the Christmas eve midnight masses and the role Sister Mary Donald and the other Sisters played in facilitating those and so many other parish activities. She was a wonderful person as were all of the Sisters at Ascension Grade School. I owe each of them so much more than words can express. Rest in peace, Sister.

Sharon Brinker

January 5, 2012

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Sr. Joan. She taught at St.Mary's-St. Mark's while I was in school....I remember the rehearsals for the Bicentennial program. I came to see her talent and sense of humor more as a CDP Associate. Rest in peace Sister

Bill Canavan

December 30, 2011

I, too, was a student of Sr. Mary Donald. She was my inspiration for becoming a teacher. If God needs someone to keep folks in line up there, he's now got the right gal for the job. Eternal rest grant unto her, oh Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her.

Sister Christine Morkovsky

December 28, 2011

Dear Sisters,
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of Sister Joan Albaugh, truly a valuable member and fine person. May she enjoy eternal joy and peace and help us to reach our heavenly home also.
In God's Provident love,
Sister M. Christine Morkovsky, CDP
San Antonio, Texas

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Gloria deMello

December 27, 2011

I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Joanie from our early school days. You have my condolences. Gloria Bertolini deMello

Linda Wuennenberg

December 26, 2011

I was a student of hers at Ascension of our Lord Grade School in St. Louis, Missouri. Although she was strict and often frightened her students with her stern manner, she was my favorite nun and I learned countless academic and life lessons from her. As an adult I learned that she was going to attend the same school of nursing that I had attended. It was a no-nonsense nursing school. I remember calling her before she started the program to wish her well, but to also advise her that she would now get a good taste of the medicine she had doled out to her students. She verified this fact after she graduated. God's blessings to Sr. Mary Donald.

Sister Rita Yeasted, SFCC

December 25, 2011

Condolences to the Sisters of Divine Providence. I vividly remember one icy night a few years ago when she offered me welcomed hospitality at the Provincial House. May she rest in peace and be rewarded for her many years of service.

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