Marcia S. Lusardi, 82, beloved mother, “Nana” and friend, entered into her eternal life Sunday, April 27, 2014 at her home after succumbing to end stage COPD. Marcy defied all odds with her illness for 8 great years and continued to amaze medical staff with her strength and resilience.
Born: July 21, 1931 in Wilmington, DE, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Ethel (Lynch) Staats. Her husband James P. Lusardi died in 2002.
Personal: Marcy grew up in Wilmington, DE and attended Wilmington Friends School, Lasell Junior College, MA and Thompson’ s Private Business School, Wilmington. In 1953, Marcy married James P. Lusardi. The majority of the next forty years were committed to her husband and his career as a professor of English Literature. In 1967 they moved permanently to Easton and Lafayette College. Marcy’s executive secretary training served her well over the years working as a secretary, and volunteering for various organizations. An advocate for women’s rights, she became involved with Planned Parenthood of Easton in 1970. In 1972 she became the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood of Northampton County and held the position until she retired in 1983. She was active in the League of Women Voters not only of Easton but for the state and country as well. She remained active until her illness caused her to resign. Marcy had a great love of animals. She was an advocate and supporter for numerous animal protection organizations including ASPCA, Humane Society, World Wildlife Fund, Sierra Club, and Tiger Creek. Her favorite pastime was watching the birds and squirrels out her back door. Marcy was a gifted pianist. Although instructed at an early age, she blossomed on her own mastering critical classical pieces and popular tunes by ear. Music gave her the most pleasure aside from her kitties, garden and house.
Survivors: Her two daughters: C. Lynn Williams (Park) and Jill Marie Hahn (Jeffrey); grandchildren: Sarah, Tyler (Karissa), Carly and Kate; two great-grandchildren: Idalynn and Marcus; brother-in-law: Henry Truax; nephew: Michael Truax and his son Aiden and her cousin: Jimmy Lewis. She was predeceased by her husband: Jimmy and her sister: Carol in 2012.
Services: Will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday (May 6) in Colton Chapel at Lafayette College, Easton; interment will be in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers please contribute generously to the animal protection organizations of your choice.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Dawn Toro
May 1, 2014 at 10:49 am
My condolences to the family of Marcy Lusardi Beloved Grandmother of Carly Hahn, my most valued assistant and true friend. I know she was truly loved by all of her family and brought great joy to Carly & her family. May she rest & be blessed in heaven.