Anne J. Bush

DOYLESTOWN – Anne J. Bush, age 90, passed away on May 24, 2021.

Born on May 23, 1931 in Norton, OH to the late Ralph and Frances (Sapp) Durbin, she was a life resident of Doylestown.  Anne received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Kent State University and went on to teach music for Dalton Local Schools.  She also worked for Galehouse Lumber for 10 years and taught piano to many in the community throughout her life.  A life member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, she was the organist and choir director for many years.  Anne was also a member of the Doylestown American Legion Post #407 and aside from her love of classical music, watching movie classics, and playing euchre, she was a generous cook and spent many days walking and picking up litter to beautify her town.

Preceded in death by her infant daughter, Katherine; daughter, Jeanette; son in-law, Steve Baker; sister, Ruth Doyle; sisters in-law, Faye Durbin, Mona Durbin, she is survived by her daughter, Elaine Baker of Phoenix, AZ; son, Richard (Rebecca) Bush Jr. of Orrville, OH; granddaughters, Shannon and Melanie Bush, Sherry Lemmon; brothers, Jim Durbin of Doylestown, Dick (Pat) Durbin of Dayton, OH, Dave (Mary) Durbin of Sidney, OH, Dennis Durbin of Doylestown, Ralph (Patty) Durbin of Doylestown; sister Joan (Bob) Gallina of Minerva, OH; brother in-law, Pat Doyle; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 161 W. Clinton St., Doylestown, OH, 44230, with Fr. Robert Stein,  Celebrant.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com

(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-658-2211)

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