Sister Sandra Grieco, IHM
May 26, 1949 – October 26, 2024
Sister Sandra Grieco, IHM, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, PA.
Born on May 26, 1949, in Lock Haven, PA, given the name Sandra Mae, Sister Sandra was the daughter of the late Paul and Irene Schrack Grieco. She entered the IHM Congregation on August 29, 1971, made temporary profession of her vows on June 2, 1974, and final profession of her vows on July 31, 1977. Sister Sandra received a Bachelor of Science degree in business, and a Master of Arts degree in secondary counseling, both from Marywood College.
Sister Sandra served as a physical education teacher at Seton Catholic High School in Pittston, PA, from 1975 to 1984; and at Bishop Hoban High School in Wilkes-Barre, PA, from 1984 to 1986.
Sister served as guidance counselor at the following schools: Bishop Hoban High School in Wilkes-Barre, PA, from 1984 to 1986; Holy Cross High School in Delran, NJ, from 1986 to 1992; and Bishop Hafey High School in Hazleton, PA, from 1992 to 1994. She also served as a counselor and academic advisor at Neumann College in Aston, PA, from 1994 to 2001.
Sister Sandra served at St. Mark’s High School in Wilmington, DE, as the school nurse’s assistant from 2003 to 2009; as registrar and studies office clerk from 2009 to 2011; and as pastoral associate from 2011 to 2021.
Sister Sandra was the pastoral care coordinator at Saint Joseph’s Center in Scranton, PA, from 2021 to 2023.
From 2023 until the time of her death, Sister Sandra was a prayer minister at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton.
Sister Sandra is survived by two brothers, Robert and wife, Linda, of Lock Haven, PA, and Richard and wife, Theresa, of Pearl River, LA, nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. She is also survived by her beloved friend, Sister Redempta Sweeney, IHM, and all the members of the IHM Congregation.
The funeral will be Monday, November 4, at 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Residence, 1510 University Avenue in Dunmore, PA. Friends may call on Sunday, November 3, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace Residence. A prayer service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Interment will follow Mass on Monday at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Moscow, PA.
Funeral Mass: https://video.ibm.com/recorded/134067176 and https://video.ibm.com/recorded/134067227
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I will miss you. We were in 2nd grade together at St Agnes School in Lock Haven, PA.
Sister Sandy was 2 years younger than me at IC
School. We had fun times. She was cool.
I will love you and miss you till I die. Your oldest brother, Dick.
We have so many fond memories from our Neumann College, Wallingford House and Sea Isle days…so thankful for all the laughs and good times! We’ll miss you so much, but you’ll be forever in our hearts. Love, Cheryl and Jim
Sr. Sandy was a very pleasant presence to be around. She ws my basketball coach and she was always happy and wore a smile. I am sorry about her passing, and extend my sympathy on to her IHM Sisters and family.