Hermitage, PA - Stephanie Fusco, 83, of Hermitage, passed away early Monday morning, Dec. 1, 2025, in Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Fusco was born on Feb. 1, 1942, in Avella, Italy, a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Russo) Albanese. She was educated in Italy and married Pellegrino "Paul" Fusco on July 13, 1958.

Shortly after her wedding, she immigrated to the United States, and Paul followed a few years later.

Together, they shared 56 years of marriage, owning and operating the former Little Naples Restaurant in Sharon and the Blue Sky Inn in Greenville.

They looked forward to spending time at their lake house on Lake Erie.

A talented cook, she made sure her guests never left hungry. She also liked going to the casino and the beach, and tending her flowers.

Stephanie was of the Catholic faith.

She is survived by four children, Mary Ann Trinchese and her husband, Dominick; Frank Fusco and his wife, Wendy; Joe Fusco and his wife, Amber; and Jennifer Kraynak and her husband, Matthew; 11 grandchildren, Phillip Trinchese and his wife Becky, Angela Sonoga, Anna Marie, Jesse and Stephanie Fusco, Sara (Fusco) Walker and her husband Jason, Paul, McKayla and Vinny Fusco, Rebecca (Kraynak) Bernice and her husband, Cam, and Rachel Kraynak; 12 great-grandchildren, Dominick, Michael and Mia Trinchese, Gigi and Olivia Sonoga, Kyler, Jordan, Justin and Makenzli Walker, and Benjamin Fusco-Muschamp, and Marco and Luca Tuminello; and one great-great-grandchild, Vera Walker.

Also surviving are two sisters, Maria Lait and her husband, Jerry; and Mina Connors and her husband, Pat; and three brothers, Anthony Albanese and his wife, Alfonsina; Steve Albanese and his wife, Debbie; and Michael Albanese.

In addition to her parents, Stephanie was preceded in death by her husband Paul on Nov. 1, 2014; a brother, Dominick Albanese; and a great-granddaughter, Brylee Walker.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to MERP, 707 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell, PA 16121; or the Alzheimer's Association, at www.ALZ.org.

FUSCO

Stephanie, 83, Hermitage.

Calling hours: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday (12-6-25) in J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, with Rev. James Power officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.