Diane L. Fusco, 69, of Bellefonte, passed away at home on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Born on September 1, 1952, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Ida May (Ritter) Englehart. On December 28, 1974, she married the love of her life John F. Fusco, who survives at home after sharing nearly 47 years of marriage together.
Diane earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Michigan State University and her Bachelor’s of Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. She worked as a Pharmacist at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, PA for 15 years, and as a Hospital Pharmacist at Mount Nittany Medical Center from 1992 until her retirement in 2018.
In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by her two sons, Michael Fusco (Nubia) of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Paul Fusco of Bellefonte, and one grandson, John J. Fusco. Also surviving are two brothers, David Englehart, and Mark Englehart.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Englehart.
Diane was a choir member of Saint John’s Episcopal Church. She enjoyed reading historical fiction. Diane was active in pharmacy associations and earned board certification in Geriatric Pharmacy. She also enjoyed gardening and traveling to professional meetings. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson. Her family will remember her as the devoted wife, loving mother, and adoring grandmother that she was.
A Mass of Resurrection with Interment in Columbarium will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 2 P.M., at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 120 W. Lamb Street, Bellefonte, with the Reverend Carlos de la Torre officiating. Friends will be received in the fellowship hall following Mass.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church, 120 W. Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Wetzler Funeral Service in Bellefonte.