Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Gary Popick Obituary
Gary John Popick, 65, formerly of Freeland and Doylestown, and a guest at Mountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hazleton, passed away Aug. 3 at the center due to a chronic illness.
Born in Hazleton, he was the son of the late Orion John and Stella Marie (Geba-Dzuibe) Popick.
He had a strong faith in God, which was inspirational to him.
Gary was a graduate of MMI and Penn State, where he earned a master's degree in psychology, later getting licensed as a clinical psychologist in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He was employed as a school psychologist, allowing him to help countless children and adults in his field.
Surviving are his brother, David; and his closest friends.
Services will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at McNulty Funeral Home, 494 E. Butler Drive, Freeland. The Rev. Scott Boshossian will officiate.
Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums, the final resting place of his parents.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Gary Popick
Sponsored by McNulty Funeral Home.
2 Entries
Judith Pratt ( formerly Brockman)
September 17, 2023
I knew Gary while we were at Penn State and we dated from 1978 to 1985. He was a good person who wanted to help others. I have so many good memories of Gary, having fun together, going to PSU football games...and so many others. I just saw his obituary now. A year after his death. Rest in peace, Gary.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Edward Harvilla, Esquire
August 7, 2022
Knew Gary since high school and communicated annually until he became a nursing home resident in his early 60s although he was a "straight arrow" who practiced a healthy lifestyle. Working his way through MMI and Penn State where he earned a Masters degree, he got licensed as a clinical psychologist in PA & NJ. Until chronic illness befell Gary, he helped countless children & adults with behavioral health problems. Always optimistic and smiling he was well-liked by others that made his acquaintance personally and professionally. In retrospect, Gary was blessed with great parents and a good brother who was there for him when illness befell him. Overall he led a charmed life but the winds of fate stopped blowing favorably for him in his early 60s. However, when I visited him a couple times in the nursing home pre-covid, like Job of the Bible he maintained his faith in God, which was inspirational. A good man, who did unfathomable good for others. May he rest in peace.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Gary Popick's name
Memorial Events
for Gary Popick
Aug
13
Aug
13
How to support Gary's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Gary Popick's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
