Sister Margaret Dubas, SS.C.M., formerly known as Sister M. Kenneth Marie, died at Emmanuel Hospice Center in Danville, on March 8. She was 82.
Born in Baltimore on September 25, 1942, she was the daughter of John and Jean (Hemmock) Dubas. She attended St. Michael Elementary School, in Jessup Pa., and graduated from St. Patrick High School in Olyphant, Pa. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville, on September 8, 1960, and professed her final vows on August 15, 1968.
Sister Margaret received a bachelor’s degree in education from Cabrini College, a master’s in Secondary School Science from Villanova University, and a degree in nursing from Geisinger Medical Center School of Nursing. Sister Margaret served in the ministry of education for most of her religious life, as a science and math teacher at Lebanon Catholic High School, Villa Sacred Heart Teacher Training Institute and St. Cyril Academy in Danville. Sister also served as an instructional aide at St. Cyril Preschool and Kindergarten, and served as a Councilor on the Congregational Leadership Team.
During her years at St. Cyril Academy, in addition to her teaching duties, Sister Margaret served as class moderator and activities director, and she began a bowling club, a hiking club in connection with the International Volksmarch Association, and a medical explorers troop in conjunction with Geisinger Medical Center.
Sister Margaret is survived by her brother, Thomas Dubas and his wife Ann Marie, of Peckville, Pa., and sister-in-law Cheryl Dubas and many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 13 at Maria Hall in Danville, followed by burial in the Sisters’ cemetery.
Donations in memory of Sister Margaret Dubas can be made to the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Villa Sacred Heart, 1002 Railroad St., Danville, PA, 17821.
