Jennifer Marie Lester Riffle, 35, of Monongahela, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on June 29, 1985 in Monongahela, the 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 did permit her to do so. She was a member of Journey by Grace Church in Rostraver Twp. and was active in it's 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 his wife Jill Lester of Plain City, Ohio, Joshua Lester and his fiance Maegan Smith of Covington, TN; 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 on Monday, December 14, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in Journey by Grace Church, 4803 State Route 51 North, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, where services will be held on Tuesday, December 15, at 11:00 AM with the Rev. William Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.

Contributions in Jennifer's memory may be made to Journey by Grace Church at the above address.

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.