Karlen J. Bushta

Karlen J. Bushta, 81, of Fredericktown, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, in the Greenery Rehab Center, Canonsburg. She was born March 25, 1944, in Fredericktown, a daughter of the late Adam T. and Angelene Ricci Popielarcheck. She was a 1962 graduate of Bethlehem Center High School. Affectionately known as "Miss Karlen," she worked for Community Action for over 25 years before retiring in 2014. On May 3, 1969, she married the love of her life, Leslie M. Bushta, who passed away in 1984. She was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Bentleyville and a former longtime member of St. Michael's Church in Fredericktown. Full of love, laughter, strength and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Les Bushta; and one daughter, Karla Kelvington (Aaron); three grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, Michael Devecka, Leslie Bushta and Zachary Bushta; one sister, Angela Bodnar (Jeff); four brothers, John Popielarcheck, Albert Popielarcheck (Lucarria), Edward Popielarcheck (Jo Phylis), and James Popielarcheck; two sisters-in-law, Maryellen Popielarcheck and Cecilia Popielarcheck; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she is lovingly reunited with two brothers, Adam Popielarcheck Jr. and Louis Popielarcheck; sister-in-law, Charlotte Popielarcheck; niece, Maria Popielarcheck; and her dear friend, Virginia Lesako. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, in Greenlee's Fredericktown Funeral Home Ltd., 42 Bank Street, Fredericktown, where a blessing service will be held beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, with Deacon Al Poroda officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park. An guest book is available at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com