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Anita Fusco Obituary
Anita L. Fusco, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on November 4, 2025. She was born to the late Kenneth and Hazel Bumgardner in Bellaire, OH on June 28, 1940.
Anita was a graduate of Bellaire High School and worked for many years and retired from Anchor Hocking. She was a strong and independent individual who had a soft spot for her pets Princess, Binx, and most recently Luigi. She enjoyed making holidays and birthdays special for her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her sons, Don (Phyllis) Fusco and Dean (Abby) Fusco; daughter, Donita (Tim Hauger) Fusco; grandchildren, Donld Guy Fusco Jr., Nicholas Fusco, and Michael Fusco; ex-spouse and friend, Patsy D. Fusco; brother, Carwin (Eleanor) Bumgardner ; nephews, Alan, Jeff, Brian, and Raymond (Bonnie) ; great nephew, Noah; nieces, Olivia (Mike) and Tina; and great nieces, Brittany and Bridgett.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly; nephew, Doug; and her parents.
A funeral service will take place on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 12 PM in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 405 N Columbus St., Lancaster, OH 43130. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Lockbourne, OH. Family and friends may visit from 10 AM until the time of the service on Monday.
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