Evelyn E. Rush, 83, formerly of Washington, NJ entered into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 24, 2011 at Easton Hospital. Born: Evelyn was born March 5, 1927 in Port Colden, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur and Mary Froame Silverthorn. Personal: She is predeceased by her loving husband, Carl Rush, formerly of Oxford, NJ. Before retiring, Evelyn worked as a hostess and waitress for many years at Hills Diner in Washington, NJ and a seamstress at the Pohatcong Hosiery Mill. Memberships: She was a member of Abundant Life Community Church in Port Murray, NJ. Evelyn was an avid bowler at Oakwood Lanes, Washington, NJ. She was also a member of Warren Haven Auxiliary Club, Oxford Young at Heart club, Broadway Senior club, and a member of the Port Murray Golden Agers. Survivors: She is survived by a sister, Shirley Castner of Washington, NJ; a brother, Robert Silverthorn and wife June of Nazareth, PA; three stepsons, Bradford and wife Carol, Charlton Rush both of Oxford, NJ, and Clayton and wife Elanor of Harmony, NJ. Many loving nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces, and 4 great-great nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a sister; Carol Tuttle, a brother; Ronald Silverthorn. Services: A visitation will be Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 7 to 9 p.m. at DeVoe Funeral Service, Inc., 136 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882. A service will be on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at the Abundant Life Community Church, 21 Cherry Tree Bend Road, Port Murray, NJ 07865-4111. Interment will follow service at Port Murray Cemetery. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Abundant Life Community Church, 21 Cherry Tree Bend Road Port Murray, NJ or Washington Assembly of God Church, 33 Brass Castle Road Washington, NJ 07882. The DeVoe Funeral Service, 136 West Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 07882 has been entrusted with her arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.devoefuneral.com

Published in The Express Times from January 26 to January 27, 2011.

Contributed by Stewart J.A. Woolever Jr (#5694267).