Administrators Pompeii Posted December 9, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 9, 2020 Constance A. Slusser, age 94 of DuBois, PA, formerly of Mountain Top, PA., died Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the DuBois Nursing Home. She had been a resident of DuBois Village since 2015. Born on July 13, 1926 in DuPont, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Dietz) Ritzie. She married William J. Slusser in September 1950. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2000. Constance was a homemaker and part time secretary for Crestwood School District and Wilkes College. An avid oil and acrylic painter, she completed 2 associate degrees in the arts and graphic design at Luzerne Community College, after age 55. Connie exhibited her paintings regularly and competed in many high level art competitions throughout eastern PA. She was an active member of the Wyoming Valley Fine Art League, serving as president for 12 years. She was an avid supporter of the Wyoming Valley Red Cross, working monthly blood drives for 35 years. Constance was Catholic, long time member of St. Jude’s Church, and served as President of the Altar and Rosary Society for many years. Connie and Bill, a World War II Pearl Harbor Survivor, traveled far and wide regularly attending many Pearl Harbor Survivor events, connecting with many friends, and even meeting President George Bush. Constance is survived by 1 daughter (Christine DeNapoli Michael & her husband Bob of DuBois, PA), 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and 1 sister (May Jasczak, Edison, NJ). She was preceded in death by 1 brother, 2 sisters and their spouses. Constance was always happiest when all her immediate and extended family members would get together for the holidays. There will be no public visitation and a private funeral service was held. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the local Red Cross and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to http://baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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