Mavis J. Fusco

Mavis J. Fusco, age 99, of Northville MI, formerly a longtime resident of Burton, Ohio, passed away on February 22, 2024. She was born on May 6, 1924, in Akron, Ohio; daughter of Orval W. and Mabel (Calvert) Lemmons.  She was united in marriage to Henry Fusco on September 18, 1948, they spent 70 years lovingly devoted to one another until his death on October 9, 2018.

Mavis graduated from Kenmore High School in Akron, Ohio; class of 1942.  She continued her education at Kent State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art.  Her classic beauty earned her the title of Kent State May Queen.  She also participated in the Model/Model beauty competition sponsored by the Kent State Journalism department.  She won the competition, and her photos were featured in an array of stories published by several news services in the U.S.  A number of WWII servicemen saw the photos and read about the journalism competition prompting them to send “fan mail” that included a few marriage proposals.

Mavis was a devoted homemaker and took wonderful care of her family.  She was a talented artist, preferring the medium of pastels and colored pencils.  Mavis was a voracious reader and a lifelong supporter of the Burton Public Library.  She volunteered for many years sorting donated and used books and was also a member of the Tuesday Club.

Mavis is survived by her loving sons, Christopher (Martha) Fusco and Timothy (Susan) Fusco; her grandchildren, Megan (Ted) Ames, Justin (Laura) Fusco, Jessica (Gabby) Fusco, Martha (Carl) Butcher, and Elisabeth (John) Carter; and her great grandchildren, Quinn, Christopher, Carter, Juliana, Holden, Jake, Jadyn, Sophia, Scarlett, Ainslie, Declan, and Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Mavis will be laid to rest with her husband at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burton Public Library , 14588 W. Park Street, PO Box 427, Burton, OH 44021.