Anna May A. (Greeley) Hirko

     It is with sadness we announce the passing of a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  Mrs. Anna May A. (Greeley) Hirko, 88, formerly of Sunrise Drive in the North End section of Wilkes-Barre, passed into eternal life peacefully early the morning of Thursday, March 12, 2026, while in the care of Edenbrook at Hampton Skilled Nursing Center of Hanover Township following a recent illness.

     Born on Friday, July 16, 1937 in Wilkes-Barre, she was one of four children to the late Domero and Anna (Timek) Greeley.

     She began her parochial education at the former Saint John the Evangelist School, later becoming a 1955 graduate of the James M. Coughlin High School.  Mrs. Hirko furthered her education by attending the Luzerne County Community College, and attaining an associate’s degree in business management from then Wilkes College with a focus in accounting.

     Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Hirko held various positions in the Wyoming Valley, including the Social Services Department of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wilkes University; and most recently she served as the administrative assistant to the chief executive officer and the chief operating officer of the Earth Conservancy in Ashley.

     Devoted to her Roman Catholic faith, Mrs. Hirko held membership in Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Plains.  Previously she served as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion at the former Saint Andre Bessette Parish of North Wilkes-Barre.

     In her spare time, Anna May was an avid gardener and amateur photographer.  She enjoyed reading about history and shared her skills in afghan making and quilting by teaching classes at Boscov’s.

     She is best remembered as being a loving wife, nurturing mother and beloved sister to her family who will miss her presence in their lives.  May she now rest in the peace of Christ.

     Mrs. Hirko was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Thomas P. Hirko on December 1, 1990.  At the time of his passing, the couple shared twenty-nine years of married life together.

     She also bid farewell to an infant son, Matthew; brother and sister-in-law, Attorney Donald and Mrs. Joan Greeley, R.N. and a nephew, Mr. David Greeley.

     Left to cherish her memory are her children; Reverend Thomas D. Hirko and his wife, Reverend Karen Ceppa Hirko of Hunlock Creek; Ms. Lee Ann Hirko-Appleyard of Kingston along with Mr. Andrew Hirko and his wife Ann Marie of Dallas.  Grandsons, Andrew “Drew” Hirko and Matthew Hirko; Sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Domiani and her husband Thomas of Mount Hope, NY; Brother and sister-in-law, Mr. Jerry and Mrs. Audrey Greeley of North Wilkes-Barre; Aunt, Emma Grilli Esopi of Hilldale; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and her beloved Shih Tzu, Elijah.

     Funeral services for Mrs. Hirko will be celebrated on Monday, March 16th with her funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Saints Peter and Paul Parish, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Township.  The Reverend John C. Lambert, pastor will serve as celebrant and homilist.  Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Mount Olivet Diocesan Cemetery, Wyoming.

     Relatives and friends may join the Hirko family for visitation and shared remembrances directly at church Monday morning from 9:00 a.m. until Mass time.

     In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations in Mrs. Hirko’s memory would be greatly appreciated toward the S.P.C.A. of Luzerne County, 524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

     Those wishing to share online words of sympathy or a fond memory of Anna May with her family, are encouraged to do so here on her memorial page.  Thank you.

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