Buttonwood Bakery

Buttonwood Bakery Holiday specialty and Online store.

07/14/2026

To Our Loyal Customers,
It is with heavy hearts that the Kempinski family announces the closure of Buttonwood Bakery and Our online store.

Following the recent passing of our beloved owner George "The Baker" Kempinski, and after 86 years it has been our privilege to serve this community with care, dedication and a passion for baking. We have treasured the relationships we have built and are deeply grateful for the support, loyalty and kindness you have shown us throughout the years.

Thank you for allowing our baked goods to be a part of your lives, family gatherings, and cherished traditions. Being welcomed into your homes and celebrations has meant more to us than words can express.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to our loyal customers,
neighbors and friends. Thank you for your decades of support,
your warm smiles and your patronage across generations. You have become more than just customers; you became our extended family.

We are honored to have been part of your stories for nearly nine decades, and we will always carry the memories of this remarkable journey with gratitude.

With Our Sincerest Appreciation
The Kempinski Family
Buttonwood Bakery

06/18/2026

George “the Baker” Kempinski

George E. “The Baker” Kempinski, 75 of Hanover Twp., passed away on June 14, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a son of the late Chester and Helen (Uczen) Kempinski. Also known to his friends as “Big George”, he was a 1969 graduate of Hanover High School where he was an outstanding athlete who excelled in wrestling and football.

George’s father founded and operated Buttonwood Bakery, Hanover Twp., and together they ran the business for 86 years, with George being the final owner/operator.

He was a member of Nebo Baptist Church, Nanticoke, Retail Bakers Association of America, and the Wyoming Valley Country Club, where he began as a caddy and later had a hole-in-one. He played on the World Poker Tour and many Black Jack tournaments and gladly donated baked goods to many local organizations.

George leaves behind his wife Sandra Kempinski, daughter Jennifer Kempinski, grandson Alexander Kempinski, who was his pride and joy, siblings Chet Kempinski and his wife Phyllis, Thomas Kempinski, Helene Yaller, and Teresa Wotherspoon and her husband Matt, Uncle George “Rx” Kempinski, Aunt Mary Kovaletski, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

George was preceded in death by his daughter Alicia, siblings Stanley and Frank, and MaryAnn Kempinski.

The family wishes to extend their heart-felt thank you to the nursing staff of Compassus Care Hospice for their excellent care of George.

The funeral will be held Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10 am at Mamary-Durkin Funeral & Cremation Services, 59 Parrish St. Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Friends and family may call at the funeral home from 4-7pm on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Those desiring may make donations to the George E. Kempinski Kids Summer Camp Fund at Nebo Baptist Church, 75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, PA 18634

06/13/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have temporarily paused all online, phone, and shipping orders. We kindly ask for your understanding and privacy during this time as we focus on our next steps. We truly appreciate your patience and support.

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1413 Sans Souci Pkwy
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18706

Telephone

+15708238283

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