Marcia V. Ernst, 81, of Emmaus, died Oct. 27, 2021 in Above and Beyond, Allentown.  She was the wife of William J. Ernst.  Born in Malden, MA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin H. Greenlay and the late Ellen L. (Warrell) and Joseph "Bing" Yurkovitz.  Marcia worked as a customer Service Manager for the former Day-Timers and later in collections at HCSC until her retirement.  She was very involved with the Alton Park Youth league and actively involved with all her children's activities.  She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Allentown.

Marcia is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, William; children, Cynthia E. Ernst wife of Paul Oswald of Emmaus, Deborah Ernst of Emmaus, Jon M. Ernst and wife Linda T. Ernst of Emmaus, and Jennifer wife of Carl McGuckin of Allentown; brother, Donald H. Greenlay of Oswego, NY; sister, Joan L. Quittner of Starksboro, VT; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Rd., Allentown, PA 18104.