A. Donald Buffington ,age 88, of 204 Post Road, Valley View, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home.

He was born on Monday, December 16, 1929, in Valley View, a son of the late Arthur R Buffington and the late Elsie M Buffington.

He was a 1947 graduate of the former Hegins Twp High School and a 1949 graduate of the former Eckles College of Mortuary Science, Philadelphia.

He was a Funeral Director for the former Buffington Funeral Home and Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, both of Valley View.

He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ, Hegins.

He was also a member of Valley View Park Association, NRA, Valley View Gun Club, Valley View Fire Company, and the Lykens Valley Camp of Driftwood. He was the first Teener League coach from Schuylkill County to win the State Championship in 1970. He also was a member of the Tri-Valley School Board for several decades. He played and coached semi-pro baseball in the area for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joyce M Buffington, who passed away May 1, 2014 and his sister Charlotte F. Maurer.

He is survived by two sons, Scott D Buffington and his wife Gail of Schuylkill Haven and Blake R Buffington of Orwigsburg; a grandson Michael Buffington of Northampton, three granddaughters, Amy Buffington of Stroudsburg, Jodi Buffington-Reardon of Sinking Spring, and Julie Banks of Monroeville; a great grandson Luke Buffington and a two great granddaughters Avery and Kaitlyn Reardon.

As per Donald's request a graveside service was held on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Friedens Cemetery, Hegins with Rev. Michael Klahr officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to Valley View Park Association, P.O. Box 533 Valley View, Pa 17983

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .