In Memoriam

Carmen Anthony Notaro, Ph.D.

passed away on January 25, 2021 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease . A native of Buffalo, NY, Carmen graduated from Bishop Fallon High School in 1958, and earned a BA, cum laude, from Canisius College in 1962 . In 1969, he received his doctorate in history from the State University of New York at Buffalo . He became a published author, penning articles on such topics as Presidents Lincoln, Jackson and Polk .

Dr . Notaro spent 23 years at Hilbert College (1966-1989), first as a history instructor and finally as Executive Vice President of Development . Following his time at Hilbert, Carmen and his family moved to Shawnee, OK, where he served for five years as President of St . Gregory’s College . Carmen spent the rest of his long career in higher education administration, teaching and fundraising . Rose State College, Seminole State College and the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum all benefitted from his wisdom and experience . Carmen is survived by his wife Joanne, one son and one grandson .

Sister Mary Carmeline Ryan,

FSSJ, passed away on January 26, 2021, in her 85th year of life and 66th year of religious life . She was born Mary Ann Ryan in Detroit, MI . She entered the convent on August 15, 1953 as a postulant and professed her final vows on July 19, 1958 . Sister Carmeline received a Master’s degree in Education from Marygrove College in Detroit, and later an A .AP .S in Registered Nursing from Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI .

For 33 years, Sister Carmeline ministered in the field of education as a teacher and/or school administrator . She served at schools in New York, Massachusetts, Maryland and Alabama . Following training, she was a registered nurse for ten years in Livonia, MI, and Hamburg, NY . Carmeline is survived by her sisters in community, one cousin, and close friends .

Sister Mary Loretta Janiszewski,

FSSJ, died peacefully on February 3, 2021, in the 93rd year of life and 74th year of religious life . Sister Loretta was born on June 30, 1927 in Baltimore, MD . On August 15, 1945 she became a postulant and on July 15, 1950 Sister Loretta professed her final vows.

Sister Mary Loretta received her Bachelor of Education degree at the University of Detroit, MI . For nearly 50 years, Sister Loretta served as an educator to God’s youngest people in Western New York, Michigan, Massachusetts and New Jersey .

When her teaching career ended, Sister Loretta transferred her many skills and gifts of compassion and kindness to minister to the homebound and elderly in Trenton, NJ . She was an avid movie watcher and Bingo player, especially if those activities included snacks of Cheetos or ice cream cones .

Bernard Gerard Walsh, of LaGrange Park, IL, passed away on February 20, 2021 . A member of Hilbert College’s Criminal Justice faculty from 19962013, Bernie also served as an assistant coach to the baseball team and enjoyed the highlight of winning the NEAC Championship in 2003 . Walsh spent 25 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Special Agent . His work included Environmental Crimes Coordinator, Drug Demand Reduction Coordinator and Primary Hostage Negotiator . Bernie served as a military police officer in Vietnam and Thailand, as well as stateside duty . He is survived by two daughters, Robin and Marie .

Patricia (Grimmer) Jenney of Boston, NY died on March 15, 2021 . Pat earned her Associate Degree from Hilbert College in 1981 . She was a member of the Boston Historical Society, the Boston Young at Heart Club, the past president of the WNY Herb Study Group and a longtime 4H leader . Pat and her husband George Jenney, Jr . were married 66 years . She is predeceased by her daughter Laura Jenney and survived by her son Mark and three grandchildren .

Marcy (Messina) Jablonski of North Collins, NY died on March 28, 2021 . She was a 1973 Liberal Arts graduate of Hilbert College and most recently served as a member of Hilbert’s 2025 Advisory Council . She is survived by her husband George, daughter Nicole, son Brian and two grandchildren .

Harry W. Armitage of Clarence, NY died on May 22, 2021 . Harry was the

son of the late Sheldon and Catherine (Treverton) Armitage . He received an Associate Degree in Transportation from Hilbert College in 1985 . He was predeceased by his wife Rose Marie (Zirpola) Armitage . He is survived by two children, one grandson, three siblings and also by nieces and nephews .

Patricia (Garbacz) Mackey of Hamburg, NY died on June 27, 2021 . Pat had a deep love of animals and donated her time and heart by fostering a service dog for Guiding Eyes for the Blind . She had an amazing talent for photography and enjoyed sharing her photos with others . One of Pat’s proudest moments was when she earned her Associate degree in Human Services from Hilbert College in 1986 . Pat is survived by a daughter, a son, and two grandchildren .

Sister Mary Telesphore Wozniak, FSSJ

died on July 11, 2021 in her 95th year of life and 77th year of religious life . Sister Telesphore was born in 1925 in Buffalo, NY . On January 5, 1943 she became a postulant and on July 12, 1947, Sister Telesphore professed her final vows.

Sister Mary Telesphore received her Master in Education degree at Marygrove College in Detroit, MI . For the next 45 years, she offered her services as an educator. She spent her final years of active ministry as an assistant in ministry, helping her sisters in the infirmary and as a driver and sacristan in Hamburg, NY . Sister Telesphore joined her Sisters in the Care Community in 2012 to serve in the ministry of prayer and presence .

Sister Helen Dirig, FSSJ (formerly Sister Bartholomew)

died on July 13, 2021 in her 89th year of life and 60th year of religious life . In 1932, Helen Martha Dirig was born in Hancock, NY . On August 22, 1959 she became a postulant, and on August 2, 1964 Sister Helen professed her final vows.

Sister Mary Benilda Nadolski, FSSJ

died on July 27, 2021 in the 99th year of life and the 79th year of religious life . She was born January 18, 1922 in Westfield, MA. On August 22, 1940 she became a postulant, and on July 24, 1945 Sister Benilda professed her final vows.

Sister Helen received a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from St . John University in Jamaica, NY and her RN from St . Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Brooklyn, NY, where she subsequently served as a nurse for several years. For over 22 years, 19651978 and 1981-1991, Sister Helen served as a missionary in Rio Verde, Goias, Brazil. Her final years of active ministry were offered as a volunteer in the library and development office of Immaculata Academy in Hamburg, NY before joining her Sisters in the Care Community in 2015 . Sister Benilda received her Master’s degree in English at St . Bonaventure University in Olean, NY . For more than 60 years, including 25 as a school administrator, Sister Benilda served as an educator to God’s people in New York state, Wisconson, Connecticut and Massachusetts . She joined her Sisters in the Care Community in Hamburg in 2013 .

Sister Benilda’s inspiration came from Jesus’ words, “Be not afraid” and the life and words of Mother Colette Hilbert, especially, “In all things charity .”