Col. Fusselman served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1971 as a registered nurse. During World War II, she served in the Philippines and New Guinea, then served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. She was a member St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tamaqua, Retired Officers Association, Army Nurse Corps Association and the Middle Atlantic Masters Swim Club. She was a lifetime member of the Swimming Hall of Fame, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and placed in the top 10 in the national competitions. Col. Fusselman was the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Legion of Merit.
Several cousins survive.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua. Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home, Carlisle, will announce arrangements when complete. Mrs. Perry was an employee of the food service department at Shippensburg Health Care Center and was previously employed for more than 20 years by the former Grief Co. in Shippensburg. She was a member of Shippensburg First Church of God and the Ladies Auxiliary of Moose Lodge 842, Chambersburg. The Rev. Caroline Smith will officiate at services.