Donald H. Rush

Donald H. Rush, 91, of Washington, died Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Strabane Trails. He was born June 2, 1923, in Washington, a son of Edgar L. Rush and Irene Solinger Rush. A graduate of Washington High School, Mr. Rush enlisted in the Marines on January 31, 1943. He served in the Pacific Theater of Operations from November 14, 1944, until April 15, 1945. He was involved in campaigns at Iwo Jima and Volcano Islands, and was wounded in action on March 10, 1945. Mr. Rush was honorably discharged on November 21, 1945, with a rank of Sergeant. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Waynesburg, where he was a Sunday School teacher and a deacon. Mr. Rush was a member of Frazier-Simplex Rifle Range and Gideon’s International. He was a pilot, golfer, glassblower and avid hunter. He had owned and operated H&R Neon Signs. On September 7, 1988, he married Wilma Fieldson, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, David L. Rush of North Carolina and Barry A. Rush (Christine) of Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Rhonda Hinz (Denis) of Bowie, Maryland and Jo Ann Watts (Frank) of Clarksville, Tennessee; a brother, Ralph Rush (Ruth) of State College; several grandchildren; several stepchildren; and several step grandchildren. Deceased are his first wife, Lucille Dunlap, whom he married in July, 1944, two brothers, Harold who was killed in action in World War II, Richard and Lloyd; and a sister, Dorothy. Friends will be received on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 7 p.m., the time of service, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Private burial in Washington Cemetery will be held at a later date.