Howard L. Rumbaugh

Howard L. "Lee" Rumbaugh, 87 of Cabot went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 1, 1935, in Kaylor, he is the son of the late Wilbur Parks and Helen Viola McElhaney Rumbaugh.  Lee was a member of Summit Presbyterian Church, where he had served as an elder.  He was a 1955 graduate of Karns City High School.  He served with the US Army.  In his early years he was employed at the Spade Shirt Factory, but he spent most of his career at Castle Rubber.

Lee served on the Laura J. Doerr Park board, the Winfield Township Park board, and was a member of the Summit Township Sportsman Club.

His greatest joy was his family.  He enjoyed being with grandchildren at their sporting events and concerts.  He loved serving others, always helping neighbors, friends, and family with repairs and construction projects.  Lee always had the tools for the job.

Lee was survived by his wife, Cheryl Lynn Rumbaugh, whom he married on August 18, 1962.  Also, surviving are his three children; Nancy Mueller (John) of East Butler, Michael (Cindy) Rumbaugh of Cresson, Steven (Nora) Rumbaugh of Myrtle Beach; three brothers Alvin (Tanya) Rumbaugh, Bernard (Dianna) Rumbaugh, Dennis (Leann) Rumbaugh; one sister Lois Rumbaugh; sisters-in-law Rachael, Emily, Dolly, Rose Rumbaugh; brother-in-law Bill Smith.

Also, surviving are his grandchildren David (Leeza) Mueller, Heidi (Stephen) Hughes, Adam Mueller, Caitlyn (Joshua) Drum, Tyler Rumbaugh, Ashlee Rumbaugh, Lily Rumbaugh; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Harry, Walter, Robert, Richard, Jack, and Donald Rumbaugh; three sisters, Ruthie and Virginia Rumbaugh and Maxine Smith; sisters-in-law Bonnie and Cathy Rumbaugh.

Family and friends of Howard L. Rumbaugh are invited to a visitation time from 10 to 11 am. Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Butler, PA l6002

A memorial service will follow at 11:00 am. with Pastor Tom Jones officiating

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Summit Church Food Bank, 181 Caldwell Drive, Butler, PA 16002

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