Blanche Theresa Bush, (née Yedrzeyek), age 98, passed away peacefully at a hospice center in Englewood, Florida, on Friday, May 13, 2022. She had been a resident of Port Charlotte for the last 36 years. Originally from Keisterville, PA, she was one of seven siblings (all pre-deceased). She moved from this small coal mining town to the suburbs of Washington DC in 1963, retiring afterward to Port Charlotte in 1986. She was predeceased in death by her husband, George. They were happily married for 44 years. She is survived by her only son, Larry Bush (Cathy Kelley), of Takoma Park, MD. She had countless friends among them, Lucy Allen, her best friend, and was known for her generosity, her infectious smile, and her deep Catholic faith. To her, “people were friends she hadn’t met yet.” She attributed her longevity to being a tough coal miner’s daughter. Join us in a celebration of her life.
Viewing will be at
Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home
2405 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952
on Wednesday, May, 18, 2022 from 4-6 p.m.
Church services will be held at
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
21505 Augusta Avenue. Port Charlotte, FL 33952
on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11 a.m.
The family kindly asks that you wear a mask if you plan on attending the visitation and funeral mass.
Private interment will be held in Uniontown, PA
Donations in her memory can be made to the Catholic Charities, https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kayspongerpc.com for the Bush family.
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