Ronald H. Wissinger, 73, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 24, 2023, at his residence with his loved ones by his side.
Born on June 15, 1950, in Natrona Heights, PA, he was the son of the late Lee Wissinger and the late Della Simmers.
Ronald was a retired Corrections Officer in the Criminal Justice system, and most recently worked as a driver at ANR for the past 10 years. Outside of work, he was an avid softball player, multiple time World Champion and MVP. Through softball, he forged lifetime friendships and relationships with many, especially his brother Ken (Beaver). He also enjoyed golfing with his many friends and coaching his grandson’s baseball team. Ronald was inducted into the Butler County Sports Hall of Fame and the ASA Softball PA Hall of Fame for his outstanding athletic achievements. He was also an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Judy Gibson-Buzanoski; two daughters, Macey Buzanoski and Megan Buzanoski; grandson and best buddy, Brody Buzanoski; three brothers, Gary, Ken (Sharon), and Ricky (Dawn) Wissinger; three sisters, Judy (Fran) Roudybush, Joyce (Russell) Sasse, and Linda (Jerry “Squeak”) Coward; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Wissinger; as well as his mother-in-law, Vivian Gibson, and his father-in-law, Gerald Gibson.
Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Friday, June 30, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania, 16001. Funeral services will follow immediately after visitation at 7:00 pm at the Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Edmundson, officiating.
Officers and Members of the American Legion Post #117, American Legion Post #778, and VFW Post #249 will conduct military services at 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to American Childhood Cancer Organization, P.O. Box 498, Kensington, Maryland 20895-0498.
We encourage you to leave memories and upload photos to the memorial page to honor Ronald’s life and legacy at www.thompson-miller.com.