Claudia Lucia DePamphilis Morrison, 56 of Williams Twp., PA died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from complications of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare neurological disease. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born December 1, 1964, in Easton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Lucia (Caporaso) and Raffaele DePamphilis. She was a 1982 graduate of Notre Dame High School and received a degree in Early Childhood Education from the College of Staten Island. Claudia graduated from the NYPD Police Academy in 1994 and was a dedicated officer from 1994 to 2008. She served in the 120 and 123 Precincts on Staten Island, including extensive work during the aftermath of 9/11. In her early years she was an accomplished gymnast and cheerleader. She was also a gifted piano player, with a constantly growing repertoire of classical arrangements and Broadway hits. Claudia enjoyed staying active outdoors and was in constant motion except when relaxing at the beach on family vacations with her children. Her family will remember her laughter, outgoing personality, and glowing smile.
She is survived by her loving partner: Samuel Lobb with whom she resided; 3 daughters: Carly Jean Anderson Briggs (husband Ben) of Albany, NY, Cynthia Lucia Morrison and Alicia Faith Morrison both of Staten Island, NY; 3 sisters: Caroline Eppinger (husband Chuck) of Saylorsburg, PA, Violetta DePamphilis of Martins Creek, PA, Anne Schultheis (husband Eric) of Nags Head, NC; and many nieces and nephews.
A calling period will be held 10 to 11 AM Tuesday (June 8) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, PA followed by a memorial service at 11 AM. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Donate To Us | Defeat MSA Alliance or Make A Donation Donate | North Carolina Aquarium Society (ncaquariumsociety.com) .
Kevin J Wallaesa
June 4, 2021 at 10:51 am
Sam
So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Ellie
June 4, 2021 at 11:31 am
Sincere heartfelt condolences 💐
David & Pam Eppinger
June 4, 2021 at 11:47 am
We are so sad to learn of Claudia‘s passing and wish strength and love to all her friends and family
Kate Briggs
June 4, 2021 at 12:12 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. May she RIP
Jaime MacDonough & family
June 4, 2021 at 1:53 pm
We send you & all your family strength and our most sincere sympathies.
Cindy Elgharby
June 4, 2021 at 4:36 pm
What a beautiful woman and a beautiful soul. Claudia will truly be missed by so many people she touched throughout her life. She was always so giving and such a dedicated service woman. We love you Claudia. Fly away and fly high. My condolences to Claudia’s loving family and friends.
Laurie
June 4, 2021 at 4:48 pm
I’m so sorry for such a huge loss of a wonderful person. I remember Claudia from March school. She was bubbly and always excited to be around people. As an adult I was blessed to spend time with her again when her sister Caroline and I became friends, as well as, her sister Anne. Rest In Peace you beautiful soul.
Paula Eppinger
June 4, 2021 at 5:42 pm
Caroline, I’m so sad for you and your family at the loss of your sister. She seems from her obituary to have been such an unusually talented person and much too young to have to have suffered with this disease. Sending special love to you at this time,
Aunt Paula
Todd Kirby
June 4, 2021 at 5:53 pm
Caroline, so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙇♂️
Sal Rizzo
June 4, 2021 at 9:28 pm
My condolences to Claudia’s family and loved ones. May she rest in peace.
Cathi Febbo Stamets
June 4, 2021 at 11:19 pm
I am so saddened to learn of Claudia’s passing. She was such a special person with an infectious smile and a laugh like no other. She always lit up a room. She is going to be missed by so many. Sam, I’m so sorry my friend. Claudia’s children, your mother was the best around and had the biggest heart, no one will ever come close to how special and sweet she was. And to the rest of Claudia’s family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you all. Rest in Peace Claudia.
William Costello
June 5, 2021 at 3:46 am
Saddened to hear Claudia passed. Prayers to her and her family during this difficult time. RIP & you will be forever missed.
Nigel Bristow
June 5, 2021 at 6:31 am
It’s hard to put into words what I’m feeling over the loss of such a caring person. We were partners together in the NYPD. It was an honor to ride with you as we served the people of New York City. You were dedicated, loyal, empathetic and full of positive energy as you patrolled the city of New York. Through the years you touched the hearts of all you encountered. You will be missed. Thank you for being my partner and my friend.
Albert A Caporaso
June 5, 2021 at 6:47 am
I will be praying for my cousins and her family. I always remember holding her when she was an infant while I was home on leave from the service.
Cindy and Jim Zahoroiko
June 5, 2021 at 10:11 am
We are so very sorry to hear the news of Claudia’s passing. She is now in the arms of God with no more pain. May the passing of time heal some of your heartache. Rest in Peace, Claudia 🙏🦋
Tom and Lynda Holmes
June 5, 2021 at 10:43 am
Claudia,
I will remember your laughter. Your love for life and adventure. Your love and patience with your children. Thank you for being a part of our family and most of all my friend. I will look for you dancing among the stars
Bernadette Marie Phillips
June 5, 2021 at 2:55 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of Claudia’s passing, I remember her fondly from school. She always lit up the room!
She indeed was a true hero and will not be forgotten.
May she Rest In the arms of Jesus, prayers for her family.
Christine Pensabene
June 5, 2021 at 4:14 pm
Rest In Peace. My prayers are with u and your family during this difficult time.
Patti Kohler Kummer
June 5, 2021 at 5:10 pm
Sam and family
I am so sorry to hear about Claudia’s passing. She was a wonderful person and I remember her always happy and laughing. May she rest in peace with Jesus in heaven.
Carole j Heffley
June 5, 2021 at 8:28 pm
Claudia was the bravest soul I’ve ever known. Brave not just for her work as a NYPD police officer, Claudia was brave way before that. As a single divorced mother, Claudia was brave during the hard years of making a life for herself and Carly with not one ounce of self-pity or complaint. Claudia was extremely brave in facing the devastating disease that claimed her body. Thanks be to God who gave her a living partner who made certain that her last years were as comfortable as possible as well as covered in dignity and love abounding. Peace is now yours. We all celebrate your life among us.
Valerie Piro Conner
June 6, 2021 at 12:31 am
So many wonderful memories from our childhood. And I was fortunate enough and blessed to be at your 50th birthday party. so thankful I got to see you and spend time with you that day. Fly high Claudia you beautiful soul.
Nardi Dance Studios – Bob & Tammy Liiro
June 6, 2021 at 7:25 am
Our hearts are sad to hear about the passing of one of our dearest and beloved students. Claudia you were a beautiful dancer and gymnast, from a wonderful family that we will always remember. Bob and I picture you running in open fields of wild flowers, doing cartwheels and laughing with such joy in your heart. Rest in peace with God by your side, you are free of this worlds burdens, and dancing once again.
All our love forever.
Lisa
June 6, 2021 at 11:35 am
Amazing woman,a blessing to have the privilege of meeting an taking care of her for a few years ,that smile that laugh was so contagious we shared a lot of good times an laughs an tears. Fly high friend. Sam I’m so sorry for your loss you were the meaning of true love to Claudia the Bond you an her had was amazing again so sorry
Jessie and Ed Acosta
June 7, 2021 at 5:51 pm
On behalf of my parents, John and Irma Morrison, my grandmother, Zoila, and the rest of our family I would like to express our deepest condolences for your loss. Claudia will always remain a part of our family.
We were all honored to have had Claudia as a daughter in law, and sister in law. Her smile and her enormous passion for life will forever make us better for having known her.
Carolyn King Lippincott
June 8, 2021 at 2:57 pm
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of beautiful Claudia. Although I did not know her well, I met her on more than a few occasions. More specifically, I remember meeting her on the beach and how much she loved the ocean!
I am thinking of all of you at this moment and am wishing for healing light for the time to come.
With loving support to all of you,
Carolyn
Debbie Silvestri-Langen
June 10, 2021 at 3:45 pm
To Anne and all of Claudia’s family,
Sending sympathy in the loss of your beloved Claudia. I remember her from NDHS as a spunky girl with such a bright smile. I have read articles about her in the newspaper since her illness and was so sorry to see she was suffering.
She is free from her pain now, and I will pray for your family as you mourn the one who meant so much to you.
Thanking Claudia and people like her for their brave service to their communities.
It is clear she made a difference in her lifetime.