Sister M. Antonina Williamson, IHM

Sister M. Antonina Williamson, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died Wednesday, July 2, 1980, at the Marian Convent at Scranton, PA.

She was born on December 18, 1890 in Bellwood, PA, and given the name Mary J. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Rose Devine Williamson. She entered the IHM Congregation on January 6, 1913, received the religious habit on August 2, 1913, and made profession of her vows on July 6, 1915.

As a teacher of intermediate grades, Sister Antonina was assigned to schools located in New York, Portland, OR, and Pittsburgh, PA. Moving to the high school level, she served as a teacher of languages, math and science at the following schools: St. Paul High School in Scranton, PA; St. Patrick High School in Scranton, PA; St. John High School in Susquehanna, PA; and St. John the Evangelist High School in Pittston, PA.

In 1970, Sister Antonina came to the Marian Convent, where she served as librarian for a time.

She is preceded in death by five brothers, Elmer E., James M., Howard R., Robert C., and Samuel H., Jr., and a sister, Abigail Cole.

She is survived by two sisters, Rose Williamson of Johnstown, PA, and Alice Sievers of Homer City, PA; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be Saturday, July 5, at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at the Marian Convent. Interment will be at St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Moscow, PA. Friends may call at the Marian Convent Friday afternoon and evening.