Obituaries
November 24, 2020

Freda Bush – Victory Hill

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Freda Bush, 73, of Victory Hill, died peacefully at home Nov. 22, 2020, with her family by her side. The daughter of the late Franklin and Freda Baker Miller, Freda was born on Dec. 4, 1946, in Connellsville. Aside from spending time with her family, Freda enjoyed her employment for too short of a time in the bakery of Cox Market. Freda is survived by her four daughters, Kimberly (Michael) Brigode, Christina (Timothy) Heilman, Pamela (Darren) Carson and Melanie Bush; grandchildren, Joshua “Buddy” and Samantha Carson, Jacob Brigode, Jessica, Freda and Kasie Heilman. In addition to her parents, Freda was preceded in death by her husband, John Denzil Bush. Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME, 226 Fallowfield Ave., Charleroi, PA 15022. Funeral services will begin at 5 p.m. with Father Robert Hanna officiating. Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing are required inside the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.schrock-hogan.com.

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