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Rose M. Fusco, 85, of Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Bernard and Edith (Montler) McLucas. On Sept. 28, 1957 she married George P. Fusco and he preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1992.
She is survived by her children: Sharon Jackson, Nancy Conway, George Fusco, Ronald Fusco, and Jeff Fusco; four grandchildren; and two sister-in-laws: Peggy Jane McLucas and Joanne Hoffman.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Bernie McLucas; and three sisters: Barbara Probst, Ann Diehl, and Mary Lou Oswalt.
Rose was an Altoona High School graduate and worked as a homemaker for her family.
She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and crocheting.
She was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church.
Friends will be received from 10am until the 12pm funeral service Monday, Dec. 20, 2021 at Santella Funeral Home. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery.
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