Kathleen Ann Bush, 68, of New Castle passed away early Friday morning, August 13, 2021, in her residence, following a courageous 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mrs. Bush was born October 1, 1952, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Conrad C. and Gertrude A. (Murray) Blight. A lifelong area resident, she graduated from New Castle High School in 1970.

Prior to starting her family, Kathy worked as a secretary at St. Joseph the Worker Church, New Castle. Later in life, she worked as a pharmacy technician at Giant Eagle, Neshannock Twp., retiring after 18 years.

Kathy was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle -St. Mary's Site, and was previously a longtime member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, also in New Castle.

She enjoyed crafting, particularly refinishing furniture.  Above all else, Kathy loved spending time with her family, especially vacationing to North Myrtle Beach on their annual vacations.

Her husband of 43 years, Terry R. Bush, whom she married November 19, 1977, survives at home.

Also surviving are her three daughters, Erin (Dale) Cartwright, Jennifer (Richard) Panella, and Maureen (Jason) Scott, all of New Castle; nine grandchildren, Jason Scott and his fiancé, Jorre Henderson, Nicholas Cartwright, Monica Scott, Andrew Cartwright, Maxwell Scott, Richie Panella, Jasmine Scott, Anna Marie Panella, and Alice Panella; two sisters, Cynthia Fonatana, and Marcia (Richard) Haybarger; one sister-in-law, Jacqueline Rector; a brother-in-law, Tom Bush; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Barry Bush.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Hillman Cancer Center, 3410 Wilmington Rd., New Castle, PA 16105.

Calling hours will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondayin J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

Mass of Cristian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Spirit Parish - St Mary's Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, with Rev. Brendan Dawson, as celebrant.

Interment: St Mary's Cemetery, Union Twp.