Harriet E. Buffenmyer

Harriet E. (Payne) Buffenmyer, 80, formerly of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at the Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Ithaca, New York, Harriet was a daughter of the late Albert H. and Frances M. (DeGraw) Payne. Harriet was also the loving wife of R. Lee Buffenmyer.

Harriet was a 1962 high school graduate of Ithaca High School. She worked as a baking and prep cook for the Oregon Dairy, and consistently worked toward her goal of 5,000+ steps a day. Harriet was a long-time church member of St. Paul’s E.C. Church in Reamstown and former long-time member of Salem United Methodist Church in Rothsville. She and Lee were also members of "Dutch Trail Cutters Snowmobile Club," where they have a club cabin in Mifflin County. Their snowmobiling took them on many trips where they would pack their saddlebags and head west or even north to Canada. They also went to Hill Climb events together, supporting Lee’s car and motorcycle races. She even had a 1979 Corvette of her own that she cruised around in for 17 years. Harriet had a strong love for exercise, making sure she would attend the Silver Sneakers work out classes at least 3 to 4 days a week. She enjoyed her beloved collections of Boyd’s Bears, Americana items, and snowmen. As a true Charlie Daniel’s Band fan, Harriet went to many concerts and even got VIP tickets to enter backstage and go on the tour bus. For Harriet, she liked her coffee black, and her Sunday afternoons filled with miniature golf games and 500 Card Rummy. Harriet’s fun spirit made her the number one choice to take on an adventure, she was ready to go anywhere. A woman who spoke her mind and held true to her faith; Harriet’s love, laughs, and warm hugs will be deeply missed.

Along with her husband, Harriet is survived by a son, Wayne A. Eldred of Waterbury, CT; and many nieces & nephews. She is predeceased by her first husband, Ronald A. Eldred; sister, Monna Beardmore; brother, Frank Payne.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 15th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Good Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc. 34 N. Reamstown Road, Reamstown (Stevens), PA 17567. Another viewing will take place on Thursday, January 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with a funeral service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s E.C. Church in Reamstown, 46 E Church St, Reamstown, PA 17567. Harriet’s final resting place will be at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rothsville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to St. Paul’s E.C. Church in Reamstown, 46 E Church St, Reamstown, PA 17567.