Katina Rush

Born on September 15, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio, Katina known as "Tina," worked as a secretary for the Navy Finance Center and later became a Propulsion Lab Directorate at NASA Glenn Research Center in Brook Park, working for the Department of the Army. Tina loved dancing and singing, being with friends and spending time with her husband, daughters, grandkids and great grandson. Tina and her husband Bob went on many adventures to places like Hawaii, San Francisco, Mount Rushmore, the Outerbanks, Panama City Beach, Yellowstone and many more. Tina was also proud of her Italian heritage and known as a generous person, helping family and friends. Her favorite pastime was watching the many birds in her yard.

Devoted wife of 55 years to Robert Rush; mother of Chrystal Minosky and Rhonda Rush-Whitelock, dearest grandmother of Anthony (Kelsey), Gino and Vincent (Amelia) Minosky and Misty-Lucille G. Whitelock and Moray-Florence H. Whitelock; and great grandma of Caden Minosky. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Lucille Ardiri.

Tina will be deeply missed, but her strength and love will live on.

A visitation honoring her life will be held Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Craciun Funeral Home, 14925 Bagley Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130. A Committal Service will occur Monday, August 25, 2025 from 1:45 PM at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd, Seville, OH 44273. Please meet at the cemetery by 1:30 PM.