Marcella Ann “Marcia” Franczak, 78, of Wind Gap Manor, formerly of Easton, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 in St. Luke’s Hospice House.
Born May 13, 1942 in Trenton, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Kowalski) Wszolek.
Marcia graduated from Georgian Court College, Lakewood, NJ and worked at Easton Hospital for many years. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth and a former member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Palmer Township.
Surviving are her birth daughters, Aimee Allen and Cara Franczak and her life partner, Michael Mahoney; a daughter from another mother, Helene Langman; a sister, Virginia Martin; and three grandchildren. Her sister, Dolores Wornczyk died earlier.
Since Marcia was a 2nd mother and grandmother to so many, a Memorial Mass will be held on Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:30 am in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Township. Burial will be in St. Hedwig Cemetery, Ewing Township, NJ.
The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ambulance crew who saved her life so many times, Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Co., 155 Firehouse Dr., Nazareth, PA 18064.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Cara
February 22, 2021 at 12:58 pm
I miss Mom very much. She was an important person and touched so many lives. I am proud and blessed that she was my mother. Thankfully, God allowed us time to share memories and love before taking her home. It was a unique experience and I will treasure all the good times I had with my Mom. I love and miss you Mom!
Colleen Carfara
February 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm
Marcia was a such a wonderful person who was a second mom to me growing up. She treated me like her third daughter and was always so kind. I will remember all the fun memories growing up, her beautiful smile, cute laugh and for making the best fried chicken ever! I’m so glad I got to see her and talk about old memories before God called her home. Rest In Peace “mom;” you will never be forgotten ❤️
To Aimee and Cara ~ I’m sorry you didn’t get to spend more years with your mom, but the 78 years you did have with her were filled with so much love and wonderful memories. She love you both so very much, and I know she will be waiting for you with open arms the day you are called home. Sending you lots of love and prayers in the difficult days and months ahead. I love you both! ❤️❤️
Dolores Preston
September 24, 2021 at 11:06 am
Through a conversation with Sam Sciarrotta, who with me had been trying to contact Marcia, we found out the sad news on the internet. Shock and expressions of grief overcame us! She was like a sister to me! We went through grade school, high school and college together. We were roommates in college, and she was my maid of honor at my marriage to Bill. A super nice person, she was smart and fun to be with. Miles had separated us, but we did keep in touch. Always cheerful, she never complained of any problems. I wish I had called more. I miss her and will pray for her. Dolores Klim Preston
Samuel P Sciarrotta
September 24, 2021 at 12:09 pm
I just discovered Marcia’s obituary after trying to reach her for several months. Marcia was a good friend and we shared the same birth date. I am eternally grateful to her for introducing me to the love of my life, Margo, in 1964! Marcia was a good and kind person who always brightened our day and strengthened our faith.
My condolences to Virg, Aimee, Cara, and Helen.
May God be with you all.
Sam Sciarrotta