David E. Buffington

David E. Buffington, 55, of  Tower City, passed away suddenly, Friday, March 20, 2026.

Dave was born in Pottsville on Monday, August 10, 1970, a son of John and Kathy Strohecker Buffington, Tower City. He attended Williams Valley High School.

Before becoming ill, Big Dave worked for over thirty years at Exel Global Logistics, Harrisburg.

He was a member of the Tower City Loyal Order of the Moose and the Sons of the Tower City American Legion.

Dave enjoyed the simple things in life, whether it spending time with his family or going fishing.  He  could often be found rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Detroit Tigers, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.  Above all else, family was the center of his world.  He will be remembered as a wonderful son, brother, and uncle. Dave was fondly known as "U.D." to his two nieces and nephew. He loved being an uncle, and they were truly his pride and joy.

Surviving are his parents, John and Kathy Buffington; his brother, Mike Buffington and his wife Lori, Lykens; his sister, Vanessa Wise and her husband Harry, Tower City; his beloved nieces and nephew, Chloe, Georgia, and Liam. Dave is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

A dinner and Celebration of Dave's Life will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM from the Porter Tower Lions Club, 517 W Grand Ave, Tower City.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Tower Porter EMS, PO Box 33, Tower City, PA 17980.

The Dimon Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Tower City, is honored to serve the Buffington family. To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com.

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