DR. William E. Bush

Dr. William E. Bush, of Naples Florida and New Alexandria PA, obtained the answer to the ultimate question on September 10, 2024. He was born May 26, 1950 in Latrobe, a son of the late John and Esther Mae Foster Bush. 
He was the brother of Sandi Baumgardner (Tom) of Titusville, Florida and John Bush (Debbie) of Nazareth, PA. He is survived by his two children; Casey Kern Bush and Jessica Kathryn Warman as well as his four grandchildren; Estella and Esme' Warman, William and Aurora, three nieces; Tina, Susie and Nicole, his nephew John Michael, his former wife of forty-four years Barbara Kern Bush of Pokomoke City, Maryland with whom he enjoyed the journey of their early and mid-lives together.
He was blessed to have as a companion Barbara Caldwell Waugaman with whom he shared a life time of memories since elementary school and latter year experiences.
He was a 1968 graduate of Derry Area High School, California State College (1972) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1977 & 1990) Dr. Bush was previously employed as a psychologist and supervisor of special education for the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit. He was also a founding partner with Behavior Management Consultants of Lower Burrell with his partner William O. Hahn Ph.D., where he conducted forensic evaluations, provided individual and family therapy and consulted with various school districts and social service agencies. He also acted as a psychological consultant to the Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA. He previously taught special education for the Hempfield Area School District and at times held adjunct positions with Seton Hill University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He was a Fellow Member of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association.
Other than his children, grandchildren, siblings, companions, friends and his profession, Dr. Bush's greatest love was playing baseball. He was an original member of the Latrobe-Derry Old Timer's Baseball league and continued playing until his legs and lungs totally gave way. He also was a frequent attendee at the Pittsburgh Pirate Fantasy Camp in Pirate City, Florida where he loved to play the game with and for former Pittsburgh Pirate team members. This love of the game was instilled in him by his father at a very young age. It was his belief that he will now be playing baseball "on the other side" with his father and various friends. He will be in his "Field of Dreams".
He was an optimistic individual who tried to see the best in others and assist them in their journey through life via his therapy and friendship. He loved life and the company of friends at the Spaghetti Bender's Club at Mannitto Golf Club, his partner in private practice William O. Hahn Ph.D., his various team mates, various members of the Class of 1968, his life long friends John and Mary Lindh, and his various later life female companions. He was fond of traveling to the Carribean, the Gulf Coast, Sedona, AZ, Las Vegas and Key West, playing the guitar, listening to great blues at Speals, driving sports cars, boating, golfing and watching beautiful sunsets while sipping wine with a beautiful woman. He definitely appreciated all of God's wondrous creations and was in awe with the beauty of life. He considered his life to be "A Great Ride".
Friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8pm in the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Avenue, Derry where his service will be held Friday at 1pm with Pastor Daniel Owens of the Harmony-Zelienople Global Methodist Church (where Bill was a member) officiating. Spiritual readings and personal memories may be offered by friends and family. Interment will follow at the Coles Cemetery, Derry.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Latrobe-Derry Old Timers League to assist in the purchase of equipment for those youth who cannot afford to buy their own equipment.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.