Sr. Dolores Burgo, OSF

Sister Dolores Burgo, OSF On October 6, 2022, Sister Dolores Burgo (Sister "Dolly" to many) passed away at The Waters of Wexford. Sister Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Burgo and Sara Marie Fretzel, both of Johnstown, PA. She is survived by her brother, Ron (Blanka), of Menifee, California, their 7 children, 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, along with cousins and family members from the Burgo and Fretzel families, and many special friends. Sister Dolores was born in Johnstown and entered the Sisters of St Francis of the Neumann Communities in 1948. Sister Dolores was an elementary and junior high school teacher in both the Pittsburgh and Johnstown areas. She earned a BA in Education from Duquesne University in 1962, and an MA in Education in 1970, also from Duquesne. She also completed a 5 week course at Gannon College in 1972 on Vocational Education. Sister Dolores was principal at St George School in Pittsburgh from 1970-1972, and she served in the Education Office for the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese from 1972-1976. The 1980's and 1990's found her in Johnstown as she cared for her parents and also continued ministry in the parishes of St Patrick, Our Mother of Sorrows, St Clement and Church of the Visitation. In 1999, Sister Dolores celebrated her golden jubilee while she was Pastoral Associate at Church of the Visitation, Johnstown. She was responsible for Christian Initiation, Baptismal preparation, Liturgy of the Word for children and the Disciples in Mission program, ministries that were close to her heart. She continued family care until 2006, and returned to the Motherhouse in Pittsburgh in 2007. In 2019, Sister Dolores celebrated another jubilee: her 70th as a Franciscan. Fr Richard Davis, TOR (Loretto) was in attendance on her special day. Sister Dolores had a wonderful ministry: writing cards to family, friends and Sisters for any reason or occasion, and often to express her thanks. Many people were blessed by her thoughtfulness. Viewing will be held on Monday, October 10 at St Aidan's parish, St Alexis Church, 10090 Old Perry Highway, Wexford from 12:30-1:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be at 1:00 PM. Interment at Mt. Alvernia Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, 225 Greenfield Parkway, Suite 208, Liverpool, NY. 13088. Professional services trusted to D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville. www.dalessandroltd.com