Sister Maureen Cryan, IHM, (formerly known as Sister M. St. Virginia) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Scranton, Penn.
Born on Jan. 26, 1927, in New York, NY, Sister Maureen was the daughter of the late Francis and Sarah Drake Cryan. She entered the IHM Congregation on Oct. 7, 1950, made temporary profession of her vows on Aug. 2, 1953, and final profession of her vows on Aug. 2, 1956. Sister Maureen received a Bachelor of Arts in English/history/education from Marywood College, a Master of Science in social science/education from Duquesne University, and a Master of Science in religious education from Marywood College.
Sister Maureen served as a teacher in many schools throughout several states, including Most Holy Rosary High School in Syracuse from 1961 to 1963.
Sister also served as a teacher in the general education development program at Grace Outreach Program in South Bronx, NY from 2001 to 2005; and volunteered at New York Cares and Fox House in New York, NY, from 2005 to 2007. Sister Maureen served on the board of directors for Samaritan House in Brooklyn, NY, a temporary residence for homeless women and children.
From 2007 until the time of her death, Sister Maureen was a prayer minister at her home in New York, and at Our Lady of Peace Residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to support the retired Sisters of IHM ℅ the Sisters of IHM Retirement Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Penn. 18509.
