Leroy R. Buffington, age 84, resident of Willard, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation in Willard. He was born on May 2, 1936 in Spencer, Ohio, to the late William and Ruth (Brown) Buffington. He lived in New Washington for 36 years before becoming a resident of Bucyrus in 2003 and eventually moving to Willard. Leroy retired from Kaple Lumber Company after 32 years of employment.
Leroy is survived by one daughter, Ellen R. (Steve) Aichholz of New Washington; two grandchildren, Larai and Makayla Aichholz; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma J. (Brown) Buffington; brothers, William and Calvin Buffington and a sister, Marilyn Shepherd.
Funeral services for Leroy will be private. Burial will take place in Greenlawn Cemetery in Greenwich, Ohio. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com
Condolences
Karen Warren - Dec 23, 2020
Dear Ellen, I was lucky to know both your Mom and Dad. We had some good conversations over the last 20 years. They were both the sweetest people. They talked about you and kids a lot and I knew how much they loved you all. My Sympathy to you.
Paul and Shirley Zimmerman - Dec 18, 2020
Ellen, Steve and family our sympathy to you in the passing of Leroy, every time you would see him he had a smile on his face. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sarah & Joe Nye - Dec 17, 2020
Dear Ellen and family, we were so sad to hear about the loss of your father Leroy. My father Jim Kaple, my brother Andy and my husband spent many years together working side by side in the woods with your Dad. I always loved to hear the stories that they shared about those good old days. Your Dad was such a friendly man and always had a smile on his face as he rode his bike around New Washington. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Andy Kaple - Dec 15, 2020
Ellen and family, so sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. He was such a good, caring and hard working man. Whenever he was out riding his bike and see me, he would always stop and talk.
He will be missed!
Fred and Christy Schoen & family - Dec 14, 2020
So sorry for your loss! Leroy was a funny guy and brought smiles to everyone at the nursing home! He will be missed!
Bob Kanney - Dec 13, 2020
Sorry to hear about your dad Ellen. He always had a smile for everyone. God be with you and your family.
Craig green - Dec 13, 2020
So sorry to hear about leroy. He was a great guy and when I was in blossom healthcare last year for therapy he would always b on his journey going around talking to people. He was a great guy and always enjoyed talking to him all the time. If I had a bad day sometimes when he came around and talked to me my day got better. He will be missed
June Blum - Dec 13, 2020
Ellen and family, I am so sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. He was always such a caring man and neighbor. Prayers being sent your way and may he rest in peace.
Steve Kaple - Dec 13, 2020
Dear Ellen and family,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a good man.
