Joyce Irene (Stonerook) Bush

Joyce Irene (Stonerook) Bush, 79, of Altoona, passed away June 10, 2023, at her home.

She was born April 30, 1944, in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Richard L. and Nellie Rae (Conner) Stonerook. On April 6, 1963, in Alabama, she was united in marriage to Kenneth H. Bush, Jr .; together, they recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.

Joyce attended Northern Bedford and Hollidaysburg High Schools and was a Navy Wife for 22 years. She worked as a CNA and cashier, in manufacturing, and was Lutheran in faith. Joyce enjoyed reading, crosswords, visiting with grandchildren, and family reunions.

She was preceded in death by siblings Ken Stonerook, Sr., Glenna Dillen, Deb Weber, and Janet Detwiler. Surviving is husband, Kenneth H. Bush, Jr .; daughter, April Reitnauer (Dale) of Fleetwood, PA; daughter, Bobbi Wood (Allen) of Panama City Beach, Fla .; daughter, Sheena Evans (Tom) of Duncansville, PA; son, Kenneth Bush, III (Dawn) of Boswell; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Nancy Miller, Richard Stonerook, Carol Zimmerman, David Stonerook, Susan Stonerook, and Paula Stonerook.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Rev. Janet Sell officiated. Committal service and Interment was in Replogle Cemetery, Woodbury.

If so desired, memorial contributions in Joyce’s name can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc .; Woodbury, (www.stonefuneralhomewoodbury.com).