Catherine Lupiwok's Obituary
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Catherine Lupiwok, age 96 of Harbeson, DE, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes, DE. She was born on October 13, 1922 in Ukraine, daughter of the late Gregory and Maria Borscht.
Mrs. Lupiwok came to the United States from the Ukraine during WWII. She grew up during the Great Depression, during the rule of Stalin. Leaving her village, she looked back to see bombs falling upon her home. With her husband Peter, she embarked on a journey of modern indentured servitude to attain the American Dream. As a result of her and her husband's courage, sacrifice, and hard work, they both proudly became American Citizens. She was a seamstress by trade, but relished her role as a homemaker. She was an avid gardener, and enjoyed mowing grass on her riding lawn mower. Mrs. Lupiwok always wanted to help out in any way she could; even lending a hand on the bottling line at the family business. She was a woman of immense faith, reading her prayer book and bible every day. Above all, Mrs. Lupiwok cherished time with her family, telling them stories and teaching them by example. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lupiwok was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Peter Lupiwok in 2003; her 2 brothers; and her 2 sisters. She is survived by her children: Tamara Mantz (Bill) of Frankford, DE, Michael Lupiwok (Nadia) of Berlin, MD, and Katherine Parrish (Bill) of Harbeson, DE; her grandchildren: Michael Lupiwok, Jr. (Mindy), Nadia Layfield, Ginny Seeley (Joseph), William Parrish, and Stephen Parrish; her great-grandchildren: Jenna, Jessie, Josh, Connor, Kayla, and Logan; and her loyal canine companion, Dixie.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 7:30PM at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may call beginning at 5:00 PM. A second service will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 10315 Carey Road, Berlin, MD, where friends may call beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will take place after the service at 3:00 PM, at St. Andrew's Orthodox Church Cemetery, 7453 German Hill Road, Dundalk, MD.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mrs. Lupiwok's memory to Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, 10315 Carey Road, Berlin, MD 21811, or St. Andrew's Orthodox Church, 2028 E. Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21231, or Four Evangelists Orthodox Church, 528 N. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014.
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