A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, for Jean A. Russo, 1051 French St. Extension, Sharon. She passed away peacefully at 5:22 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, in her residence after an extended illness. She was 53.

Jean was born April 22, 1957, in Sharon, a daughter of Henry 'Hank' and Enis Pilone Russo.

She was a 1975 graduate of Farrell High School and a 1978 alumna of Jameson Hospital School of Nursing, New Castle.

Affectionately known as 'Jeanie' by her family, friends and colleagues, she had been employed by Sharon Regional Health System for the past 32 years.

Jean began her career at SRHS as a registered nurse less than two weeks following her graduation. She initially worked on 4th Front, which later became 6 West, and in 1993 she began working in outpatient surgery as the charge nurse. Jean was named clinical manager for outpatient surgery in 1999 and in 2002 was given the additional responsibilities as clinical manager of endoscopy and pre-admission testing. Jean was a diligent and tireless worker and served on many committees at the hospital. She loved the field of nursing and was extremely committed to her job.

Jean was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Fatima-St. Ann's Church, Farrell.

Surviving are: her mother, Enis Russo, whom Jean cared for at her home for the past three years; two sisters, Mary Ann Mastrian and her husband Daniel, Bel Air, Md.; and Patricia A. Stacklin and her husband Thomas, Hinton, W.Va.; a brother, Henry J. Russo, former district judge, Farrell; two nieces, Stacey Mastrian, Silver Spring, Md.; and Annie Stacklin, Charleston, W.Va.; a nephew, Daniel Mastrian Jr. and his wife Nina, Bellevue, Wash.; and a special aunt, Mary Pilone, Farrell. During Jean's life she also had three cats that she adored: Snowball, Tara and Tabitha. Jean will be sadly missed by them and countless others who were treated with kindness and the utmost care. May she rest in peace.

Jean was preceded in death by her father, Henry 'Hank' Russo in December of 2005.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in her memory to Our Lady of Fatima-St. Ann's Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell 16121; Animal Appeal, P.O. Box 197, Sharpsville 16150; or Sharon Regional Hospice Home Care, 740 E. State St., Sharon 16146.

Calling hours: At Jean's request, there are no calling hours.

Friends may e-mail condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Service: Memorial Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Saturday (10-16-10) in Our Lady of Fatima-St. Ann's Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant. A Celebration of Life reception will be held after the Mass at Fatima Hall on Union Street. All are invited.

Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.

Arrangements by J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.