Mary Frances Caruso

Mary Frances "Fannie" Caruso (née DeBerry) passed away on November 7, 2024. She was 73. Fannie was born in Fairmont, WV to Margaret and James DeBerry. Fannie graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA, where she met the love of her life, Dr. Peter Caruso. They settled in Wheeling, WV where they raised their family. In 2000, they moved to Hilton Head Island, SC. Fannie was known for her warm hospitality and devoted caregiving as a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and grandmother.

As a devout Catholic, Fannie lived her life as an example of her faith. Involved in many organizations, she gave significant time to the Ohio Valley Medical Center Auxiliary, Wheeling Symphony Auxiliary, YWCA Wheeling and ARTWORKS around town, in some cases holding executive positions. Fannie was creative and enjoyed trying something new. She earned her real estate license later in life and was always reading, painting, traveling and crafting. These pursuits also brought treasured friendships into her life. Fannie loved entertaining and was an especially gifted cook.

Above all she loved her family and spending time with them. Fannie is survived by her children, Christina Mott (William), Thomas Caruso, Vincent Caruso and Victoria Caruso (Tim Johnson); her grandsons, Peter Caruso, Peter Mott and David Mott; her brothers, Stephen DeBerry, David DeBerry (Charles Taylor); sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Caruso, Anna Caruso, Angela Romano; and many cousins, nephews, nieces and their families. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Peter Caruso; her parents, James and Margaret DeBerry; her brother, Michael DeBerry; her in-laws, Thomas and Mary Caruso; brothers-in-law, Michael Caruso, Vincent Caruso, Ferdinand Caruso, Paul Romano; and sister-in-law, Lenora Caruso.

A visitation, November 22, and funeral Mass, November 23, will take place on Hilton Head Island. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please donate to YWCA Wheeling, Heritage Library (of Hilton Head Island), Wounded Warrior Project or a similar organization.

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