NORTH LIMA – Paul W. Bush, 85, peacefully passed away Thursday, March 20 at Parkside Health Care Center.

Mr. Bush was born on October 1, 1928 in Greenford, the son of Edwin L. and Ida A. (Weinert) Bush. He was a lifelong resident.

A graduate of Greenford High School, Paul married the former Sadie Papic on January 30, 1954. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Paul was employed as a truck driver for 33 years, and retired from Ryder/ M & G Convoy. He was an avid trap shooter, and enjoyed the sport with his friends. As a member of the Mahoning Valley Trap League, he shot for the New Middletown Sportsman Club Team.

He leaves to cherish his wife Sadie; his daughter Beth Brooke and her husband Bruce of Boardman; his son Tim and wife Jane Bush of Columbiana; five grandchildren, Charlie Brooke, Alie Brooke (Kirk Hartung), Amy (Zack) Orville, Katie Bush, and Ryan Bush; his sister Donna Ann Harbin of Greenford; and his brother Lee (Pauline) Bush of Leetonia.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima, as well as one hour prior to the 11 a.m. memorial service on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made in Mr. Bush's memory to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44512, for volunteer programs.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.