Josephine D. Flack, R.N.
“Flowers”
As I opened the door
I was handed the most beautiful arrangement of flowers.
In their silence I heard them speak
As they held their arms out.
While holding their heads up high
Some were as straight as arrows,
Others were slanted and bent as in supplication.
What I loved most was the message they sent.
We are here en masse
And give unending joy to those who let us in.
—by Josephine D. Flack
Josephine D. Flack, R.N., 83, of Republic, Pa., died on Wednesday, October 15, 2002, in her home with her loving family at her side.
She was born January 26, 1919, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was the last surviving member of her family.
She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Pittsburgh and Duquesne University School of Nursing with a degree in Nursing Education.
During her lifetime she was an instructor at the University of Pittsburgh as well as at the Uniontown Hospital School of Nursing.
Later she worked as a Private Duty Nurse and volunteer with the American Cancer Society for several years.
She was a very talented, loving Mother and Wife who touched many lives through her poetry and wisdom!
She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Republic where she had been an active member for many years before her illness.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph E. Flack, former owner and operator of the Flack Funeral Home in Republic; one daughter, JoAnne Stagon and husband, Barry, of Fredericktown, Pa.; two sons: Dr. Joseph E. Flack III M.D. and his wife, Halina, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and Michael Jay Flack and his wife, Lucy, of Miami, Florida; and two grandsons: Joseph E. Flack IV and Phillip A. Flack.
There will be no public viewing or visitation at her request.
Those who wished to pay their respects were welcomed at Holy Rosary Church in Republic on Saturday, October 19. Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Stephen R. Bugay at 1 p.m.
We would like to express our thanks to Hospice Albert Gallatin Nursing Services for the undivided attention of their personal care in our special time of need!
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Albert Gallatin Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were under direction of the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, Pa.