Tami J. Buffington
Tami J. Buffington
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Born March 7, 1948, in Harrisburg, she was the daughter of the late Donald L. and Betty A. (Kissinger) Spicher.
Tami was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse who dedicated many years of service to Susquehanna Lutheran Village Nursing Home. She was a proud member of the Class of 1966 of the Upper Dauphin Area Trojans.
She cherished time spent with her family, especially her granddaughters.
Tami is survived by her daughter, Patti Buffington and spouse LeeAnn Wisse of Enola; her son, Price Buffington and spouse Jennifer of Elizabethville; her sister, Brenda Dauberman and her husband, Louie; two grandchildren, Mackenzie (husband Tyler) and Reagan; and her great-grandchild, Enzo.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Buffington Sr.; her brother, Eugene Spicher; her sister, Judy Deppen; and her son, Paul Buffington Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gratz VFW Post #2385, 424 Specktown Road, Gratz, Pennsylvania 17048, or online at www.vfw.org.
Arrangements are being cared for by the staff of Minnich Funeral. We are honored to serve this family at our Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Ltd., Elizabethville location. To sign the guestbook go to www.minnichfuneral.com.
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PA Capitol Region Nurse Honor Guard
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Sincere condolences and heartfelt gratitude for Tami's faithful service to the nursing profession.
Respectfully,
PA Capitol Region Nurse Honor Guard
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February 19, 2026
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