Herman S. “Buzz” Kuminkoski, Jr., 80, of Butler, PA, passed away on March 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 7, 1945 in Butler, PA to the late Herman S. Kuminkoski, Sr. and Betty C. (Dietrich) Kuminkoski.
Buzz graduated from Butler High School. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Buzz also graduated from Grove City College and was an electrical engineer for General Dynamics. He enjoyed bowling and golfing. Above all, Buzz loved his family and his dog, Bentley.
He is survived by son, Richard (Lara) Kuminkoski; daughters, Dionne (John) DeMarines, Danielle (Nathan) Myers, Christine (John) Brunette; step daughter, Rhonda Wabe; grandchildren, Jonathan (Lauren) Kurtz, Nathan (Angel) Kurtz, Emmy Myers, Collin (Emily) Myers, Kyle (Victoria) Kuminkoski, Chloe Kuminkoski, Bella Kuminkoski, Bailey Lewis, Mikayla Wabe, Casey (Jeremy) Watterson, Rylee (Nick Gentry) Brunette, and Jared (Destiny) Brunette; and great grandchildren, Makenzie, Chase, Carter, Logan, Jack, Reece, Nora, Kane, Vance and Harper. Also surviving is his first wife and long time friend Florence Winters; one sister, Ardella Sincock and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by spouse, Rosemarie S. Kuminkoski; step-son, Jason Hamder; brother, James (Rose) Kuminkoski; niece, Heather Sincock, and nephew, Phillip Kuminkoski.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North Street, Butler, PA 16001.
A Funeral Service will be on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North Street, Butler, PA 16001, with Pastor Alex DeRosa from New Life Christian Ministries officiating.
A Committal Service and Entombment will be held at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org.
All who knew Herman are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.