Sister M. Serenus Yahner, IHM
December 28, 1902 – May 13, 1970
Sister M. Serenus Yahner, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on May 13, 1970, at Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, PA.
She was born on December 28, 1902 in Hastings, PA, and given the name Genevieve M. She was the daughter of the late Isadore P. and Mary Lavinia Wilt Yahner. She entered the IHM Congregation on February 21, 1920, received the religious habit on August 2, 1920, and made profession of her vows on August 15, 1922.
Sister Serenus served as a teacher in the following schools: Immaculate Conception Elementary School in Lock Haven, PA; St. Joseph Elementary School in Renovo, PA; St. Elementary School in White Haven, PA; Cathedral Elementary School in Scranton, PA; and St. Agnes Elementary School in Lock Haven, PA.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, Paul, Germain, Edwin A., Rev. Cyprian and James B.; and three sisters, Gertrude; Sister Marie Immaculate Yahner, IHM; and Sister Casilda Yahner, OSB.
She is survived by a sister, Sister Geraldine M. Yahner, OSB; a brother, Charles; and nephews.
Interment will follow the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Moscow, PA.
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