Henry “Hank” Robert Bumba, Jr. of Havre de Grace passed away on Sunday, November 13 at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He was 71.

Born in Dundalk, MD he was the son of the late Henry R, and Helena L. (Zollinhofer) Bumba, Sr.

He touched the lives of anyone who was lucky enough to encounter him, he never met a stranger rather he knew it was a divine appointment (Psalm 37:23). A lover of doing anything outside, Hank retired from BGE as a lineman and as a lineman instructor at the Arlington Training Center after 47 years. He was also a member of both the American Legion in Havre de Grace and the NRA, as well as an active member of Freedom Church in Rising Sun.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathleen “Cathie” (McMahon) Bumba; daughters, Helena Manwiller of Millsboro, DE and Bridget Bumba of York, PA; grandchildren, Tyler (Tina Sassaman), Olivia and Hannah Manwiller and Michael, Morgan, Max and Mitchell Knotts; siblings, Dan (Heidi) Bumba of Port Deposit, Dianne Morris of Aberdeen and Donna Bumba of Millsboro, DE; he is also survived by his nieces Shannon (David) Farnschlader of Perryville, Brandyn (Peg Pierce) Rice of Plymouth Meeting, PA, Lindsey (Kevin) Gerdom of Havre de Grace, Gillian Bumba of Port Deposit, Lisa Fuller of Rising Sun, Kelly Laubner of Havre de Grace and Keri (Brian) Read of Havre de Grace and nephews Trace Bumba of Port Deposit, Eddie (Vicki) Fuller of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Marty (Myla) Maurice of Havre de Grace and John (Joanne) Maurice of Fort Lauderdale, Fl. As well as sister-in-law MaryNell Maurice of Havre de Grace and brother-in-law Harry Fuller of Havre de Grace. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his son Henry “Bobby” Bumba, III in 1997 and his three brothers, Raymond, David and Matthew Bumba.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 18 from 1-4pm and again from 6-9pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home where a funeral service will begin at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Gift of Life Howie’s House, 401 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19123.

Henry "Hank" Robert Bumba, Jr.

September 15, 1951 - November 13, 2022

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