Obituary of Darlene M. Fusiara

Darlene M. Fusiara, of 503 North 8th Street, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Olean General Hospital, following a brief illness. Darlene was born Jan. 3, 1958 in Olean and was a daughter of George F. and Regina Schindler Hill. She was formerly married to Joseph John Fusiara. Darlene was a 1976 graduate of Olean High School. She worked as a Nurse's Aide at the Pines Health & Rehab in Olean for a number of years in the 1980's. Darlene worked at Walmart for about 2 years as a cashier. She was a member of St. Mary of the Angels Church. Darlene enjoyed fishing, nature, football, and NASCAR. Her true passion was the Franklinville VFW Auxiliary, where she was a life member. She was also a past president, past county president and was a color bearer for the NYS VFW. Darlene is survived by her mother, Regina Hill of Olean; three children, Raymond G. Shaffer, Jr. of Machias, Diana M. Shaffer of Hinsdale, and John J. Fusiara of Cuba; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Martha A. Hill, and Karen M. Babcock both of Olean; four stepsiblings, Victoria, William, Caroline, & Arnold; and her loving companion, Burton "Skip" Little, with whom she lived. Darlene was predeceased by her father, George F. Hill in 2000; an infant daughter, Savannah Babcock; and a brother, John L. Hill in 2008. Friends will be received at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., #646 E. State St., Olean, On Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 beginning in the Funeral Home with prayers at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at the St. Mary of the Angels Church. The Rev. Gregory J. Dobson, Pastor of St. Mary of the Angels Church, will celebrate. Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Memorials may be made tot he Franklinville VFW Ladies Auxiliary, #2460 Pine Street Extension, Franklinville, New York 14737. Online condolences may be made by clicking on the button above.