Arlene was born on May 31, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Mildred Rusnak. Her life-partner, Margarita (Margo) Gumbert of Cleveland, Ohio also preceded her in death and awaiting her in heaven.
Arlene is survived by her brothers, Martin Rusnak (wife Barbara) of Vancouver, Washington, and Mark Rusnak (wife Brenda) of Middleburg Heights, Ohio.
She was a longtime employee of Ohio Bell in Cleveland before retiring to Virginia Beach, where she lived for the past 23 years. Arlene was a familiar face at the local piers, where she enjoyed fishing and making friends with everyone she met. An excellent cook, she loved entertaining, reading, and watching football while rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs. Her favorite baseball team was the Cleveland Indians . She will be missed by her family, friends and all who knew her. Arlene will always be forever in our hearts. Into paradise may the angels lead her.