Yosyp Hirniak
1895–1989 (age 94)
Conductor
Biography
Yosyp Hirniak, born in 1895, led as a conductor whose steady hand guided choirs and congregations through prayerful song. He cherished the traditional melodies of his heritage and shaped them into moments that united the St. Mary Ukrainian family.
At St. Mary Ukrainian Cemetery, his resting place is a place of reverence for those who still hear his music in their hearts. His leadership in worship remains a treasured part of the community's story.