Judy attended the Immaculate Conception School through the 10th grade and was a 1958 graduate of Wellsville High School. She continued her education at Canisius College and graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1961. She began her career at Jones Memorial Hospital, she was Dr. Harkness’ nurse for 15 years, and taught Nursing at Alfred State College. In 1981, she and her beloved friend, Jeanne Finn became the owners and operators of Silvers Men’s Shop in Wellsville. She was a life member of Gamma Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Downtown Merchant Association, the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce, the Immaculate Conception Church, and was the treasurer of the Allegany County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for fifteen years.
She is survived by a son, Kevin Brush; and a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Brush both of Wellsville; two grandsons, Matthew and Jeffrey Brush; a brother-in-law, Tom (Agnes) Brush of Scio, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends. In addition to her parents, and husband, she was predeceased by siblings, Jean Hanks, Gerald (Mary Ellen) Hart, William Hart, and Esther (Clint) Adams as well as two nephews and a niece.
Friends are invited to call on Monday, August 12, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc., 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 13, at 11:00 am, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville. The burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited Monday at 3:30 pm in the funeral home. Please consider memorial donations to the Hart Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, New York 14895, or the Allegany County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 26 Jefferson Street, Wellsville, NY 14895.To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
Kevin and MaryBeth, I sending you both, love, prayers and hugs.
ReplyDeleteMarybeth, I just saw this on Facebook about your beautiful Mom’s Homegoing. Bob and I send our heart felt condolences to you and your brother, as well as hugs and prayers. Talk to you soon, Sue and Bob Stern
ReplyDeleteKevin and family, please accept My deepest condolences. It was my pleasure to have met and cared for your mom, however briefly. May all your memories of her be a blessing going forward.
ReplyDeleteSend love and prayers for all who loved Judy Brush she was beautiful in heart and soul
ReplyDeleteKevin and Mary Beth sorry to hear about your mother.
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Dear Mary Beth and Kevin: Your mom was a truly wonderful and kind woman, loved by all who knew her. She will be dearly missed and will be held forever in our hearts. I am with you in spirit today. With love, Maggie, Mark, Allie, Connor and Jack
ReplyDeleteMary Beth and Kevin, Terrific Lady who through the years we called a good Friend. A Friend and Neighbor to Frank & Joan Cady. She will be missed! Love to All, Dan & Pauline (McGuirl) Ross (Chandler, AZ) Formerly of Wellsville
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