Gertrude Lorraine Rush Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 8, 2023, at the age of 83, Gertrude Lorraine Rush of Richland, Pennsylvania, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel J. Wilson and Mildred Wilson (Hunkele); her granddaughter Ashley Sarazen; and her sisters, Harriet Wilson, Mary Lou Bozik and Catherine Schreier.
She is survived by: her children, Eva Marie Melvin-Sarazen (Anthony), Denise A. Melvin of Pittsburgh, Tina Marie Velez (Rubin) of Sheffield, AL and Brian J. Nichols (Priscilla) of Pompano Beach, FL; her grandchildren, Tara Longenbach (Steven) of Los Angeles, CA, Shane Sarazen of Richland Township, Adam Miller of Aurora, IL, Julian Velez of Sheffield, AL, Christian Velez of Sheffield, AL, Brian J. Nichols, Jr. and Sophia Nichols of Pompano Beach, FL; and her sisters, Barbara Carpico of Clairton and Lois Liptak of Hilton Head, SC..
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Northway Christian Community Food Bank, 12121 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090, in her name.
