Robert J. Buffington

ROBERT J. BUFFINGTON, 79, of Imperial (Findlay Twp) died Thursday afternoon, April 3,2014.

Born April 14, 1934 in Coraopolis, a son of the late Ervin R. and Thelma M. (Metcalf) Buffington, he had worked as an operating engineer with Local No. 66 and was the pastor at the Church of Jesus Christ, Imperial.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 60 years, Arlene l. (Moore) Buffington.  He was the dearest father of Robert (Patty) Buffington of Imperial, Jeffrey (Kim) Buffington of Oakdale, Rebecca (Tim) Tarbuk of Imperial, and the late Mark Buffington. He was the brother of Daniel Buffington of Imperial, Margaret Roscart of Imperial, Darlee Mae Corrado of McKees Rocks, Shirley Persin of California, and the late Herbert Buffington.  Also surviving are seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will be received Sunday from 2-6 p.m. only in the MOODY FUNERAL HOME, Route 30, Clinton.  Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ, 57 Moore Road, Imperial, PA 15026 on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 11 am.  Pastor David Nolfi will officiate.  Everyone is to meet at the church.

Robert will be laid to rest in Hopewell-Hebron Cemetery, Imperial, PA.