Kathleen Bellush

Kathleen Hope Pribisco Bellush, 79 of Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully January 25, 2020 at UPMC East. Monroeville. She was the daughter of the late John A and Ruth Elliott Pribisco. Kathleen was a 1958 graduate of Ligonier High School and WCCC School of Nursing. She was a member of the former Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church and Visitation Roman Catholic Church, Mount Pleasant. She was employed as a registered nurse at Monsour Medical Center, Jeannette. She is survived by four children; son David Bellush (Mary Jo) of Mt. Pleasant; son Tony Bellush (Jenifer) of Greensburg; daughter Marcie Bellush Wooley (Lynn) of New Stanton; son Edward Bellush (Eileen)of Greensburg; 7 grandchildren: David, Zachary, Megan, Jordan Rogachesky and husband Nate, Edward, Morgan, Jacob Bellush and the following brothers and sisters, Jackie Asbee (Jake )of Derry, Judy Ruffner (Bill) of Ohio, Harold Pribisco (Beverly) of Kreiger, Karen Temple of Jones Mills, William Pribisco of Ligonier and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 39 years, Edward Bellush and her brother John E. Pribisco. Kathleen loved being a nurse and continued helping others with her nursing expertise long after her retirement. She also loved to read, the Pirates and Steelers and was active in the Cub Scout Pack 133, Mt. Pleasant; during her tenure she was the recipient of the Braddock Trails District Award of Merit. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends, including her many friends at Ridgeview Court, enjoying the many activities she was able to do with her friends there. The family would like to thank the staff at UPMC East for their kindness and compassion during Kathleen's prolonged illness. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Tuesdayat SALOOM-REGA FUNERAL SERVICE 730 West Main Street, Mt. Pleasant where a blessing service will be held at 10am Wednesday in the funeral home with Rev. Richard J. Kosisko officiating. Private interment will follow at Fairmont Cemetery, Stahlstown. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mt. Pleasant Public Library in her name. Please visit Kathleen's online memorial at www.saloom-rega.com to sign the condolence guestbook. Richard Rega. funeral director.