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Sandra Postupack Luongo passed away Saturday at home with her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Sandra was born on April 13, 1946, in Hazleton. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Wandishin) Postupack and the wife of Daniel J. Luongo, who passed away in 2014. Sandra graduated from Hazleton High School and then went on to receive a bachelor of science degree in English from Misericordia University, followed by a master of science degree in education from Wilkes University. She taught high school English and theatre at Hazleton High School, then went on to teach English at Penn State University Allentown campus. She was also an adjunct professor at East Stroudsburg University, where she taught English. Sandra was a member of the Church of Saint Luke, a member of the church choir and a devoted member of the Carmelites. She participated in the Pocono Concert Chorale and served as a volunteer for several years with Meals on Wheels and Catholic Social Services. Sandra was preceded in death by her daughter, Valerie Hunter Yamulla; and husband, Daniel Luongo. She is survived by her sister, Donna Piccione and her husband, Dominick, and children, Rachael and Joseph; sister, Mary Frances Postupack; and step-daughters, Julie Luongo and her husband, Michael; Lisa Luongo; and Sarah Luongo McCarroll and her husband, James, and their children, Sheamus, Tierney and Blaise. Due to ongoing COVID-19 health concerns and restrictions, services will be private and at the convenience of the family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Bensing-Thomas Funeral Home, 401 North 5th St., Stroudsburg, www.bensing-thomasfuneralhome.com, is in charge of arrangements.
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