Diana C. Russo, 77, of the Whiting section of Manchester Twp., passed away suddenly Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Community Medical Center, Toms River. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years eventually retiring from private practice. Diana had a passion for her family, making her children know how special they are whether it was a phone call, a lunch date or a simple card in the mail. Diana was beyond generous in very many ways.
Born in Williamsport, PA., she resided in Metuchen, before coming to Ocean County where she lived in Waretown and Barnegat before coming to Whiting.
Diana is predeceased by her husband Anthony Russo in 2006. She is survived by her children; her loving son Christopher Russo of Whiting and her devoted daughter Kimberly Russo of Philadelphia. She is also survived by her adoring sister Bonnie Schlank of Jenkens Beach, FL; two cherished granddaughters, Jessica Ericksen and Lauren Blood; four precious great grandchildren, Aiden Blood, Conrad Lehner, James Simmons IV, and Addison Rose Ericksen as well as cherished nephews, Parker Schlank of Lakeville MN, Taylor Schlank of Mechanicsburg, PA., and Carter Schlank of Roseville, CA.
Friends may call on Friday, March 26 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 115 Lacey Rd. Whiting. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered Saturday at 10:45 am from the All Saints Chapel at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton RC Church, 30 Schoolhouse Rd. Whiting, Committal will follow at St Mary Cemetery, 283 Beachview Ave. Manahawkin, NJ 08050.
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