Julie L. Buffington, 63, of Butler, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 25, 2024, while under the care of Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born December 8, 1960, in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Donald L. and the late Maxine A. (Patten) Buffington.
Julie was a 1979 graduate of Butler High School, and worked in Administration for Hunter Track Sales for nearly 30 years until her retirement. She especially liked working in the body shop, and was treated so well by everyone she worked with. Julie was Lutheran by faith. She enjoyed harness racing, watching the Steelers, and going out to eat. Above all else, she loved spending her days floating in her Aunt Jan and Uncle Ronnie’s swimming pool.
She is survived by one brother, Bruce Buffington of Butler, one sister, Joni (Dave) Rusnak of Butler, her aunt, Jan Vavro of Butler, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David and Dennis Buffington.
Family and friends will be received from 1-3 PM on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North St., Butler, PA 16001, where a funeral service will immediately follow with Pastor Joel A. Benson of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Julie’s honor to the American Cancer Society.
All who knew Julie are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.