Rumbaugh

Emily R. Rumbaugh, 86, of Butler, formerly of Nectarine, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Advanced Care Center of Butler.

Emily was born Nov. 27, 1938, in Butler. She was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Ida H. (Marchinoski) Codispot.

Emily graduated from Butler Area High School in 1956. She was married to Ronald “Walt” Rumbaugh on July 31, 1977. Walt passed away April 22, 2016.

At a very young age, Emily worked at Willard Hotel and Elks Club in Butler. Emily worked at Montgomery Ward and A.E. Troutman for many years as an office worker.

Emily attended the St. Michael the Archangel Church in Butler earlier in life. Her favorite pastime was her accordion. She learned to play it at a young age and was proud of that accomplishment. Emily and her sister, Dolly, who played the piano, entertained the family at gatherings, especially playing for their parents “Polka-oldies.”

Loved ones to cherish Emily’s memory are her sister, Barbara Stanko of Butler; her son, Douglas E. Bonzer of Ohio; her stepchildren, Debra F. Bonzer of Ohio, Donna L. Kline of Sharon and Donald L. Rumbaugh of Harrisville; and Emily’s daughter-in-law, Beverly Bonzer of North Carolina. She also is survived by numerous grandchildren, stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Emily was welcomed into heaven by her parents; the love of her life and husband, Walt; her son, Wallace “Wally” J. Bonzer, who passed July 21, 2017; her stepsons, Ronald Rumbaugh, who passed March 31, 2010, and William (Bill) Rumbaugh, who passed Dec. 9, 2013. Emily’s three sisters, Joan Gray, Delores Caccamo and Mary Fragale; and her brother, Joseph Codispot, have also passed.

A special thank you to Emily ‘s niece, Sharon, who went above and beyond to help her.

RUMBAUGH — Family of Emily R. Rumbaugh, who died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, will welcome friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at LARRY E. MCKINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be sent to Advanced Care Center of Butler, 115 Technology Drive, Butler PA 16001. Please note on the check “Activities Department,” Emily enjoyed all the different activities the center provided.

Friends and family can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.