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Albert Rush Obituary
He was born March 7, 1936, in West Middletown, a son of the late Stanley O. and Margaret V. Williams Rush.
Mr. Rush attended Avella High School and was employed by Weirton Steel as an electrician for 35 years, retiring in 1992.
He was a member of Grove United Presbyterian Church of West Middletown, Polar Star Mutual Benefit Society of Avella and Alpine Club and Moose Lodge 22, both of Washington.
Mr. Rush co-founded Athletics Inc. of Avella in 1954, where he coached football, wrestling and baseball. He was awarded the Outstanding Service Award for youth wrestling and was inducted into Washington-Greene County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. In 2009, he was named as the recipient of the Dr. Kurt Nellis Memorial Community Service Award and Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic Community Service Award.
He was a lifelong resident of Avella.
On November 1, 1954, he married Jane D. Rohr, who died November 6, 2003.
Surviving are two sons, Albert "Abbie" (Cindy) Rush and Stan (Phyllis) Rush, both of Washington; four grandchildren, Donald (Elizabeth) Rush, Charles "Chas" (Catherine) Rush, Abbie (Lindsey) and Bryce (Laura); six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Haleigh, Chas, Madison, Victoria Jane and William; a sister, Geraldine Rush of Union City; a daughter-in-law, Rosemary Rush of Avella; and his loving companion, Roberta "Bertie" Bannister of Washington.
Deceased, in addition to his wife and parents, are a son, Donald "Duck" Rush; three brothers, James, Cyrus and Howard Rush; and a sister, Elizabeth Hodgens.
Friends and family will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Jerome A. Stefkovich Funeral Home Inc., 18 Campbell Street, Avella, PA 15312. Additional visitations will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of the service, Friday, March 27, in Grove United Presbyterian Church, West Middletown, with the Rev. Jack Emerick officiating. Burial will be in West Middletown Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Grove U.P. Church of West Middletown or Athletics Inc. Condolences may be expressed at www.stefkovichfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Rush
poke beall
April 1, 2015
may your father rest in the peace of the lord. our condolences to your family
Paul Miles
March 29, 2015
I don't have enough words of praise for Abby, he was a Great coach, a mentor, and good friend. I'll cherish all the memories, from Little league football, to all Sunday afernoons watching the Steelers together with Ab and Jane at the Polar Star Club. He's is Hall of Fame in my book !!
March 28, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Your Dad & Mom were truly special people. Linda Daney
Nick Peterson
March 27, 2015
My heart goes out to that side of my family. Big Ab was the best. Always called me Nicodemus and I have no idea why. Sorry I couldn't make it up there for him. Take care and God bless.
Eric Brandenburg
March 26, 2015
I loved Big Ab. He was my idol and the greatest coach I ever knew. Also, he was a great man, husband, father and friend. My prayers go out to his family as I have enjoyed every moment spent with the Rush family. i am blessed to have had the opportunity to spend time with Big Ab at Polar Star Field, his house with Abbie, Duck, Stan and that great lady Jane, Breezy Heights, out of town tournaments that can never be matched in the fun factor, all games, events, banquets and the list goes on. Thank you Big Ab as you were the Greatest!
Tom McWilliams
March 26, 2015
Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your father. I spent many weekends officiating wrestling at Avella. Abbie was always supportive and a great influence on the youth of Avella. Prayers for your family
March 26, 2015
I will always have fond memories of "Big Abby". My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mike Priola
Lou & Kathy Hunt
March 26, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to Abbie's family.
Classmates
Lou & Kathy Hunt
El Paso, TX
Chip Depaoli
March 25, 2015
I will never forget the day Abbi came to my house to pick me up for a football game and my mom chased him down the driveway with a broom - had the greatest time that day- we laughed all the way to the game!
Bob Vettorel
March 25, 2015
Abby was instrumental in me starting my wrestling career in 8th grade. He enforced the fact that you have no friends when you're on the mat. Abby always supported me and encouraged me throughout my wrestling career. He will surely be missed by his family and by the community. God bless and peace be with you.
Edward Zatta
March 25, 2015
Abbie was always there for us as kids. Dedicated his life to us.
Dan & Marion Krehel
March 25, 2015
Sorry to see You lost Your Dad..He was always fun to talk to, and a pleasure to be around.
Bill Reynolds
March 24, 2015
So sad to read of Abbie"s passing,Imet him many years ago when the boys were wrestlingI was from Fort Cherry and sat beside him and his Wife(both were so pleasant)afte that we became friends and sat thru many matches.He was one of the nicest men I ever met and was so proud of his boys and the rest of Avella.He sure will be missed
Larry Stone
March 24, 2015
Thanks for what you gave me Abbie, R I P.
diane defilippis
March 24, 2015
So sorry for the loss of Abbie rush just saw him at the eye doctors
KENNETH RUSH
March 24, 2015
SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER.
Bob Schmidt
March 24, 2015
I've heard many stories about Albert and the Rush family from Ray Campanelli. The two of them will be "doing their own thing" now that they are together again. The two of them did so much for the Avella sports program. Albert will be sadly missed.
Larry Deco
March 24, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of Abbie. He was really a great guy and always very positive about life. As a former Avella resident, I know how much he did for young people in the town. I was one of them. He really supported all of us when we played sports and even later in life. He was a real friend and will be missed by many people.
Carol Morgan
March 24, 2015
Sending our deepest condolences to the entire Rush Family. We will miss his smiling face on Sunday Mornings.
~Carol & Kelly
Rae Lynn Mastrangelo
March 24, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
mike and kristy Dever
March 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers
Judy Stefkovich- Burns
March 24, 2015
Sorry to hear of your father's passing.
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