Barbara S Kluga (bef. 1884 - 1968)

Born before 4 Nov 1884 in Grudziac, Ksiestivo, Chitminski, Poland

Ancestors

Died 6 Dec 1968 after age 84 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

This biography was auto-generated by a GEDCOM import.^[1] It's a rough draft and needs to be edited.

Name

Name: Barbara S. /KLUGA/

Given Name: Barbara S.

Surname: KLUGA

Name: Sister M. Sebastian //

Given Name: Sister M. Sebastian

Surname: ^[2]

Name: Sister Mary Sebatian //

Given Name: Sister Mary Sebatian

Surname: ^[3]

Found multiple versions of NAME. Using Barbara S. /KLUGA/.

Birth

Birth:

Date: 4 Nov 1884

Place: Grudziac, Ksiestivo, Chitminski, Poland^[4][5][6][7]

Death

Death:

Date: 6 Dec 1968

Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA^[8][9]

Event

Event:

Type: Religious

Date: 9 Jul 1897

Place: Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA

Note: Became a Sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth Roman Catholic num. I have a picture of her in her habit. She was located in Norwich, CT in Nov-1949 and Torresdale, PA in Jan-1965.

Sources

1. ↑ Kluga-7 was created by Bernie Cinkoske through the import of cinkoske-only.ged on Sep 13, 2014. This comment and citation can be deleted after the biography has been edited and primary sources are included.
2. ↑ Source: #S123
3. ↑ Source: #S136
4. ↑ Source: #S4 Page: pg 167 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3 Data: Text: Listed as age 6 (b. 1881). Text: YES
5. ↑ Source: #S123
6. ↑ Source: #S137
7. ↑ Source: #S149 Page: 207-40-7716 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3
8. ↑ Source: #S137
9. ↑ Source: #S149 Page: 207-40-7716 Quality or Certainty of Data: 3

• Source: S123 Media: Letter Abbreviation: Letter 23-Nov-1994 - KLUGA Title: Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Immaculate Conception Province Author: Sister Mary Frances Publication: 4001 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19914-2999 Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S130 Media: Newspaper Abbreviation: Obituary - CONDEFER Title: Obituary - CONDEFER Author: The Scranton Tribune, Lackawanna Co., PA Publication: 15-Jan-1965 Text: Mrs. CONDEFER, South Side, Dies CONT Mrs. Frances CONDEFER, 328 E. Elm St., died Thursday afternoon in Community Medical Center East after an illness of several days. CONT Born in Germany, a duaghter of the late Michael and Barbara KLUGA, she came to this country as a young girl and resided in South Side. A registered midwife and practical nurse; she served the community for many years before her retirement about 10 years ago. CONT She was a member of Sacred Hearts Church. CONT Surviving are tow sons, Frank, Moosic, and Stanley, Scranton; four daughters, Mrs. Helen PEERIGE, Hawley, Mrs. A. M. PLASOJAK, CA and Mrs. Mary SOVINSKI and Mrs. Gabriella JANKOLA, Scranton; three sisters, Sister M. Maxima, Sisters of Nazareth, Brooklyn, NY, Sister M. Sebastian, Sisters of Nazareth, Torresdale, and Miss Rose KLUGA, Scranton; 14 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, including Dr. William PEERIGE, Bloomsburg, Dr. John PEERIGE< Lake Ariel, and Dr. William CONDEFER, Easton. CONT The funderal will be Monday at 8 am from the Henrietta Witkowski Chomko Funeral Home, 1132 Prospect Ave., with mass at 9:30am in Sacred Hearts Church. Interment, parish cemetery. CONT Friends may call fro 7 to 10pm today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10pm thereafter. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S133 Media: Church Abbreviation: Necrology - Maxima Title: In Memoriam Author: Immaculate Heart of Mary Province, Monroe, CT Text: Sister M. Maxima of Our Lady of Grace, Veronica KLUGA CONT After many many years of active life in the Service of God, the soul of our dear Sister M. Maxima had been reclaimed by her Creator on Monday, 30-Jan-1967 -- just two days before her 86th birthday. CONT It was only since 22-Jan of this year, that is approximately a week before her death that Sister Maxima suddenly became extremely weak. A doctor had been summoned, and then Reverend John POLINSKY, chaplain, administered the Sacrament of the sick. sister Maxima consciously followed the Rite. She was now ready for the Lord's calling, and indeed entriely resigned to the Will of God. CONT The few days following Sister spent mostly in a resting chair complaining of nothing but admitting that she is rapidly losing her strength, so much so that can't eve pray, although she did not part with her rosary. Sister certainly had been so considerate of others especially when any service was to be rendered her. She received Holy Communion daily in the chapel, now in a wheel chair. This was her wish so as not to impose upon the chaplin. CONT Late in the evening on 29-Jan, Mother Superior before retiring visited Sister to make sure that all was well. Sister Maxima siad she need nothing, and then added that she really wants Our Lord to take her because she is the cause of so much concern in every way, which she does not deserve. After some time Mother Suprior left Sister without realizing that the next morning she would be gone. CONT At about seven o'clock in the morning the sister in charge entered Sister Maxima's room as usual to give here a helping hand before wheeling her into the chapel. Here she noticed that SIster's one and only wish had been fulfilled. She had just left this life simply and peacefully for a better one -- to partake in the Beatific Vision. The Chaplain gave Sister the last Absolution. During the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass which followed immediately, there is no doubt, that all prayers were reaching out to the Merciful Lord for the soul of their beloved Sister. CONT Sister Maxima was born in Poland. At the age of 17 she entered Nazareth from the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish in Scranton, PA. The initial training in religious life Sister received in the Sacred Heart Province in Chicago where she pronounced her first Profession in 1900, and her Final Vows in 1907. CONT For over fifty years Sister had directed, guided and taught the little ones entrusted to her care in various schools, at first in St. Adalbert and St. Michael Schools in Chicago, then in schools in the Provinces of the Immaculate Conception BVM and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Her understanding, charity and gentleness toward the little hearts and little minds undoutedly endeared here to our Lord. CONT Since 1960 Sister had been released from teaching in schools and assigned to our convent connected with SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, where she busied herself with giving a helping had wherever she was able to. CONT During transfer time in Aug-1965 Sister Maxima was assigned to the new provincial house at Marian Heights. It was not until December that the Senior Sister's section was ready for occupancy. From then on, sister spent her last in perfect peace and quite. CONT The funeral services for sister Maxima held in the provincial house in Monroe were well attended. The translation of the Remains from the parlor to the chapel on 31-Jan was presided by reverend John POLINSKY, Marian Heights chaplain. Twelve other priests and a number of Sisters from our neighboring convents joined in chanting of the Office of the Dead. Following, the Rosary for the repose of the soul fo Sister Maxima was said in common. CONT Unfortunately Sister M. Sebastian, Sister Maxima's sister was not able to attend the funeral. For some time now she herself is a patient in the infirmary connected with Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia. When notified of Sister's death, she apologized and said she could be only in spirit and prayer with us during these funeral services. CONT The Funeral Max was held on Wednesday, 1-Feb, at 9:30am. the Reverend Chaplain was celbrant of the Mass. He was then assisted by Rev. John REDZIMSKI, CM and Reverend Francis KUBA< CP in reading the Committal while the Novitiate Choir rendered the responses. CONT The Remains of Sister were then followed by Father POLINKSI, Father KUBA, her niece and a group of Sisters to St. Michael's cemetery in Stratford where the burial prayers and blessing took place. The "Salve Regina" intoned and sung by the Sisters at the cemetery was the final act of a loving farewell to our beloved Sister. CONT It is fitting and proper to add here that SIster Maxima was an example of charity, that all the sisters knew and loved. She was a simple and good natured soul. In spite of her advanced age, she glowed always with sweetness and joy. Her union with Christ was surely the source of her smile and of her pleasantness. Her often expressed desire for heaven ... for eternity tells us that she, like the wise virgins had her lamp trimmed while she awaited her Bridegroom. Sister Maxima will belong remembered by our Sisters here for her deep respect for authority and for her love and interest in our Community life. CONT May the Good Lord grant her peace eternal. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S136 Media: Newspaper Abbreviation: Obituary - Sister Maxima Title: Obituary - Sister Maxima Publication: 1-Feb-1967 Text: Sister Mary Maxima Services Wednesday CONT Monroe - Services will take place Wednesday for Sister Mary Maxima, 85, the former Veronica KLUGA, a member of the Holy family of Nazareth Teaching Order, who died yesterday in the order's provincial house at Marian Heights, Route 111. CONT A requiem Mass will be offered at 9:30am in the provincial house. Burial will be in the St. Maichael's cemetery, Stratford. CONT The Miner funeral home, Main street, is in charge of arrangements. CONT Born in Poland, Sister Mary Maxima entered religious service at the age of 17 at the Sacred Heart provincial house, Chicago, IL, and was a teacher there 11 years. She spent her last 49 years in the Eastern province at St. John's Cantius and St. Adalbert's, both in Philadelphia. Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Brooklyn, and St. Joseph's school Newark. CONT Survivors are two sisters, Sister Mary Sebatian, CSFN, of the Nazareth hospital infirmary, Philadelphia, PA, and Miss Rose KLUGA of Scranton, PA an dseveral nieces and nephews. CONT ----- CONT Sister Mary Maxima CONT Monroe - Services for Sister Mary Maxima, 85, the former Veronic KLUGA, a me mber of the Holy Family of Nazareth teaching order, who died Monday in the order's provincial house at Marian Heights, route 111, took place today in the provincail house with a requiem Mass. Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery, Stratford. CONT The celberant of the Mass was the Rev. John POLINSKY, chaplain of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Seated in the sancutary was the Rev. Francis KUGA, CP and the Rev. John REDZIMSKI, who also read the committal with Father POLINSKY. CONT Ther Rev. Mother Albina led the order's novices in the the responses to the Mass. CONT Bearers, all members of the Holy Name Society of St. Stephen's Church, Trumbull, were Edwrd O'LEARY, John RYAN, James BLAIS, Robert PAMBIANCHI, George NEFORES and Michael JONES. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S137 Media: Church Abbreviation: Necrology - Sebastian Title: IN MEMORIAM, Sister M. Sebastian of the Love of Mary (barbara KLUGA - died 6-Dec-1968) Author: Immaculate Conception Province, Philadelphia, PA Text: Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me all the days of my life: I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever and ever more. CONT Sister Sebastian, a very brilliant individual, was born in Poland and entered religious life in Scranton, PA on 9-Jul-1897. Sister had her novitiate in Des Plainse, IL, but spent most of her convent life as a teacher in the Immaculate Conception Province. CONT Sister was excellent in teaching, particularly in English. Sister was also involved in the translating of the conferences of Mother Foundress. As an artist and painter, the work Sister accomplished was performed with meticulous care. the same could be said about whatever Sister was given to do. CONT Many people could rembmer Sioster for her kindness and her attempts to please. She was a "lady" to all who had any dealings with her. CONT Sister's keen memory, despite illness, enabled her to relate and reveal incidents and events of the past, both interesting and captivating to the listner. If these could have been recorded, there would have been a volume of innumberable facts and stories about Nazareth. CONT Sister was spontaneous and frequently used quotes and aspirations during her conversations. The most common of all of her sayings was "all for the greater glory of God." CONT As age was approaching, Sister became the victim of eccentric behaviour to some degree. Her faith remained the strongest part of her person. Sister had to slowly give in to weakness and finally when her Master called, she was ready to leave her valley of suffering on 6-Dec-1968. God had given Sister 84 years to serve Him and for this the reqard of heaven must be ecstatic. CONT May she rest in peace! Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S149 Media: Vital Abbreviation: Social Security death index Title: Social Security death index Author: Social Security Administration Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S4 Media: Book Abbreviation: Germans to America Title: Germans to America CONT Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y
• Source: S44 Media: Newspaper Abbreviation: Obituary - CINCOSKE, M. Title: The Porter Co., IN Vidette, mircofilm, IN State Library, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN Author: The Porter Co., IN Vidette, Valparaiso, IN Publication: 11-Jun-1952 Text: Max CINCOSKE's Widow Succumbs at Her Home Here CONT Mrs. Catherine Rose CINCOSKE, 87, a resident of Porter Co. for 70 years, died at 12:45 pm Sunday at her home, 254 Lincolnway. CONT The decedent was born in Poland 17-Sep-1864, and was united in marriage 67 years ago to Max CINCOSKE, who died in Valparaiso in 1936. CONT Surviving are three sons, John, Chicago, Frank and Marcel, both of Valparaiso, and three duaghters, Sister M. Aurelieus, C.S.C., of the Holy Cross Order at St. Joseph's hospital, South Bend; Mrs. Lawrence COMEFORD and Miss Marie CINCOSKE, both of Oak Park, IL. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic church. CONT Memorial services will be held at 8:30 am Wednesday at the Dykes Funeral Home, 55 Jefferson, and at 9 am at St. Paul's church, the Rev. Raymond G. DERRICK officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul's cemetery. CONT Friends may call at the funeral home at 7 o'clock this evening and until time for services Wednesday. CONT The rosary will be recited at 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home in charge of the Rev. DERRICK. Italicized: Y Paranthetical: Y