William J. “Bill” Rusen

William J. “Bill” Rusen, of Hanover Twp, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 12th, 2025. His wife of 22 years is Lisa Anne Kendall.

Bill was born in in Scranton, PA and was predeceased by his parents, William and Sonia Shymansky Rusen, and a step-daughter, Diane Thompson. 

A graduate of Marywood University’s Masters in Social Work program, Bill specialized in behavioral health for over four decades, in four states. He taught social work and served as CEO of Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services in Ithaca, NY for almost 20 years. 

Bill cared passionately for quality programs that honored the dignity and growth of both clients and employees. He was a former volunteer board member for the Hospicare of Tompkins County, NY and served on the Chamber of Commerce in Ithaca, NY.

An avid Philadelphia sports fan, Bill also enjoyed bowling, gardening, film, history, and travel, especially river cruising with his wife.

In addition to his wife, Bill leaves his son Matthew Rusen and wife Lauren; son John Rusen; daughter Christine Miller and husband Darby; his twin brother Gary Rusen and wife Susan; grandchildren Declan, Jessica, Isa, and Yusuf; Mother-in-law Patricia Kendall-Lloyd; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the following organizations, to whom the family would like to extend their special thanks:

• American Cancer Society AstraZeneca Hope Lodge,110 W. Laurel Ave., Cheltenham, PA 19012
• Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson University Hospital, 233 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
• Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 E.D. Preate Drive, Suite 108, Moosic, PA 18507
• Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services, 334 W. State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date.