Florence Jean (Burcin) Postupack

Florence Jean “Flossie” Postupack, 93, of Still Creek, passed away Sunday afternoon, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Bethlehem, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Still Creek she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Krish) Burcin.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, McAdoo.

A lifetime resident of Still Creek, Florence worked alongside her husband Peter within the family businesses. She was involved in their lawn and garden center, used car sales, horse riding academy and an attendant at their gas station. Florence, a devoted homemaker, also loved tending to the animals and gardens on the family farm.

Flossie was known for her big beautiful smile, engaging laughter, and great sense of humor. Her biggest joy in life was her family. She loved caring for her beloved children and helped to raise her grandchildren, which were her pride and joy.

In her later years, Florence filled her days with reading, puzzle books, and watching her favorite TV shows, and cherished the time with her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Peter Postupack; son, Tim P. Postupack; sister, Vilma Boulifard; and nephew, Douglas M. Burcin.

Surviving are her son, Peter Postupack, Jr. and partner Kathy L. Hepner, New Cumberland; daughter, Lori Gormley and husband Jim, Still Creek; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Postupack, Still Creek; grandchildren Timothy and Tammy Postupack, and Jesse, Ceanna and Shaylee Gormley; great-grandchild Courtney Postupack; brothers, John Burcin, Advance, NC; and Robert Burcin and wife, Kay, Madison, NJ; nephews, Paul Boulifard and Chris Burcin; niece, Shelly Merid;  and many other nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. from the Damiano Funeral Home, Inc., McAdoo. The Divine Liturgy with Office of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s U.C. Church, McAdoo. Interment will follow in Ss. Cyril and Methodius Postupack Family Cemetery, Weatherly.

Calling hours will be held Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Postupack Families Association, 189 Ben Titus Rd., Tamaqua, PA 18252 or to St Luke’s Hospice House, 2455 Black River Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

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