Mary Moore Rieffenberger, 93, a resident of Country Club Road, Elkins, passed away Friday morning, Oct. 26, 2012, at her residence.
She was born Jan. 2, 1919, at Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Isaac Maxwell Adams and Beryl Moore Adams.
She was married to Joseph C. Rieffenberger, who survives.
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Also surviving are one brother, Edward M. Adams of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a sister, Mrs. Robert (Peggy) Goldenberg of Parkersburg; and nieces and nephews, David M. Goldenburg and Julia Timko, both of Parkersburg, Mrs. Robert (Holly) Roach of Yardley, Pa., Dr. Melanie Adams of Winston Salem, N.C., and Max Adams of Owensboro, Ky.
Mrs. Rieffenberger was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, Marietta College and Margaret Morrison School of Library Science at Carnegie Tech. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority, Brooks Bird Club and an active member of the A.A.U.W. She was a former Girl Scout leader and an active environmentalist.
Mrs. Rieffenberger's request to be cremated was honored. A celebration of her life will be conducted at a later date.
The family suggests that contributions be made to the charity of choice in memory of Mrs. Rieffenberger. Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Moore Rieffenberger. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
