Sister Ann Marie (Catherine) Yenca, OSF

Sister Ann Marie (Catherine) Yenca, a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, United States Province, died on May 15, 2026, in Villa Clare at Monocacy Manor Convent. She was 90 and in her 72nd year of religious profession.

Sister entered the community from Saints Cyril & Methodius Parish in Bethlehem, PA in 1952 and professed first vows in 1953 at Mount Assisi Convent Chapel in Pittsburgh. She earned a bachelor's degree in Home Economics from Mount Mercy College (now Carlow University), and a master's degree in guidance counseling from Seton Hall University.

Sister Ann Marie taught and served as principal in elementary schools in the dioceses of Allentown, Pittsburgh and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, and in the Newark and Paterson dioceses in New Jersey. She then served in parish ministry in the diocese of Springfield, MA. Sister also spent several years in hospitality ministry at the congregation's generalate in Rome. After returning to Monocacy Manor, she was engaged in community service, and for the past several years was a faithful participant in the community's prayer ministry.

Sister was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary (Hendrichovsky) Yenca, and her siblings: William, George, Anna Timko and Mary Stofanak. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and her religious community.

Services to be held at Monocacy Manor, 395 Bridle Path Road, Bethlehem, Pa. Visitation on Wednesday, May 20th from 6:00-8:00 PM and at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 21st followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 in Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. Arrangements have been made by Connell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to School Sisters of St. Francis Retirement Fund, 4900 Perry Highway, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229.