Jennifer Marie Lester Riffle
Jennifer Marie Lester Riffle, 35, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 9, 2020, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born June 29, 1985, in Monongahela, a daughter of Keith and Patty J. Beaken Lester of Monongahela.
Jennifer was a graduate of the Pennsylvania Home Education Accreditation Agency (PHEAA) and also from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. After graduation, she taught for a few years in Columbus, Ohio.
As a teenager, Jennifer started working at the Monongahela Eat n’ Park and worked there on and off for 15 years until her health didn’t permit her to do so. She was a member of Journey by Grace Church in Rostraver Township and was active in its choir and women’s Bible study. Jennifer loved to crochet and was also a caretaker to her grandmother, Connie.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, BJ Riffle, at home; two brothers, Clifford and wife Jill Lester of Plain City, Ohio, Joshua Lester and fiancee Maegan Smith of Covington, Tenn.; paternal grandparents Clifford and Connie Munger Lester; niece and nephews Keith, Ruth and Ophelia; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Louis and Gladys Walsh Beaken.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 14, in Journey by Grace Church, 4803 State Route 51 North, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, with the Rev. William Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery.
Contributions in Jennifer’s memory may be made to Journey by Grace Church at the above address.
Arrangements are under the direction of Frye Funeral Home Inc, Monongahela.
In order to be compliant with our state guidelines concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, masks MUST be worn and social distancing maintained. Please limit your visitation time to allow for other family and friends to visit. The family would like to thank you in advance for your understanding.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.